A Banished Failure Survives in the Borderland and Becomes an S-Rank Exorcist

Wake up. When I wake up, I leave the simple tent. Sleep time is less than two hours. Even so, my brain doesn't tire. [M] There was no abnormality in physical performance. And as I was preparing for the march today, I met someone from the same squad. I thought it was a good opportunity and decided to talk to him. [M]

Good morning, sir.

…… Good morning, Commander!

"Thank you, Commander Curtis!

When I say hello, they salute and respond. [M] Even though you are older than me, you will respond to me with a completely superior attitude. [M] After that, not only did I have a zero sequence, but I also had a rank as Lieutenant-Colonel. Even so, I don't feel that way. All I have is a firm will to fight this world. But I'm not unconscious of my class. Because I am a superior officer, I must respond accordingly.

"We're going to level 3 today. Make sure you're ready."

"Hah!

That's all we have to talk about, and they leave. Looks like there's still a gulf between me and the rest of the crew. I don't want to get along like a friend, but it is a little depressed if it feels like it is avoided. If you are so depressed, you can put a lot of weight on your back.

"Oops...."

When you lightly hold it, you glint at the other person's face.

"Yes, Julia. It's been a long time."

Nick?

"Ah. Growing up? You've grown tall."

That's right.

We haven't seen each other for a long time. Lieutenant Nick Breom. He is one of the few anti-magicians who has treated me normally in the Seventh Frontier City. I didn't realize you weren't in my platoon, but it looks like you're taking part in this operation.

"I didn't expect Julia to reach zero in the Premium vs. Magus series. Was everyone in the squad surprised?

"Hahaha... well, there's a lot going on."

"Looks like... one Premium Warlock is dead, and two more are traitors. That's not unusual... but it looks like you left again, Commander."

Nick smiles. I kind of miss this exchange, too.

"Commander... I don't really feel it."

"... that's right. Some of them want to be lieutenants, but they can't."

"That's right. Speaking of which, where's Nick in the platoon?

I'm 4th Platoon.

"Gil is with the captain."

"Ah, I'm getting pretty stretched out."

The two of us were talking, and the meeting time was almost up.

"Time....."

That's right.

"Bye, Julia. Next time we meet, let's go to dinner together. Everyone in the previous squad."

"Yeah, I'm looking forward to it."

That said, we broke up and headed to the rendezvous point of each platoon.

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"That's strange....."

"Yeah... that's weird..."

"What's so funny?

Me and Mr. Bell felt uncomfortable. [M] On the other hand, Noah questions the words. For him, who first came at dusk, I don't know what he is, but we have a lot of experience in this place, and we have a definite strange feeling.

"There are no monsters...."

"Yeah... not at all... Julia, did you search the Twilight Site at dusk?

"No response. But it would be strange if you weren't here..."

"Yeah... I wonder what's going on."

Yes. We've been in danger zone level 2, but we're not here. No monsters left. If you always reach level 2, there would have been a monster that would have gushed out. And now there's not a single one. Yesterday's Scorpion was also strange. It's like they're trying to escape something, and they're coming at us. Maybe this is...

"Hey, Yulia-san. Mr. Bell, what is this?

…… This...?

"What do you got, Noah?

Noah is staring at the void. And the rest of the crew stopped and saw Noah pointing... nothing. There's nothing to search for in Twilight Site at twilight. Is it just because of your mind...?

"Wow... can't everybody see..."

Do you see anything, Noah?

I decided to believe in his feelings. I still don't fully trust you, but your talent is origami. Perhaps I'm better at perception than I am when I wake up as a Magus.

"There's a boundary here."

"Boundary? Mr. Bell, can you feel it?

"No... I don't know..."

That's what I'm talking about. Senpai comes from behind and meets me.

"What are you doing?

"Noah has boundaries. Do you understand, senpai?"

"No... I can't see anything..."

"Hmm... can I break it?

"Wait a minute... I'll ask Command..."

That's what Bell said, using communication magic. Then I told Noah whether permission had been granted immediately.

"Fine. But... when it comes to battle, destroy the enemy..."

"Okay. Well then, let's try it ~"

So Noah uses magic. Then the boundaries and things appear in my senses. [M]

"... boundaries. But it's something I can't perceive... what the hell is going on?"

"I don't know... but I don't think it's a good idea... everyone, prepare for battle..."

And 10 minutes later. Noah succeeds in unlocking the boundary.

"Phew... it's over. It was pretty tough ~, you set the secrecy pretty high, and the boundary was divided into seven layers."

"... I see, it's not going to work with a rope."

We'll go ahead with Mr. Bell and me. [M] Then my eyes caught a life reaction. [M]

"Mr. Bell, I'm a demon tribe... but what's the reaction?

"The enemy is a monster?

"No, this is... a subhuman."

"Subhuman? Do you even know the species?

"Yes, this is probably an elf...."

"Elf? In a place like this...?

"Yes, definitely."

Information obtained from Twilight Site at dusk. That means the other person is an alien. And even more so, it was an elf. The information of the subhuman can be found by looking at the magic form and the unique region "Personal Field". In addition, I was able to recognize the other person's appearance. Long ears, green hair. Close to humans, but never human... it was definitely an elf.

A species that has had no contact with humans since the Human Magic War 150 years ago. I wasn't hostile from that time. Elves have always proclaimed their neutrality, but they've been caught up in the Man-Man Wars... and their existence is unknown. I was in a state where I didn't know if I was alive or dead in a world dominated by dusk. I never thought it would be so close.

"Want to go?

"Yes, if you have a chief, you need to listen to me."

"You're early. Princess Lianne?

"Yeah... okay, let's go..."

As the First Platoon went on, there was a simple village. I would never say wealthy, but there were a few small houses there, and it was still the elves who were waiting with their weapons.

"It's human!!

"Not the Magus!?

"It's a human, take your weapon!!

Elves are all on the lookout, or fighting is already inevitable... if they think so, Senpai Eira comes forward.

"Put down your weapons. Don't use magic."

Senpai Eyla pulls her right hand aside to unlock the magic she was activating.

"Nh...!?

"What is she, a witch!?

"Oh no, hurry up, hurry up and call the chief!!

Although they are in a lot of a hurry, they gradually calm down as if they felt no intention of killing from us.

"A human... I didn't think the time would come to see each other..."

And an old elf coming from the back. That's probably the head of this village...

This is our first encounter with a subhuman. Interaction with other species... whether it works or not...