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

"Um, it's the human side... right?

"Yes, I'm sorry for pushing you so suddenly... even a sneak peek..."

"Ah! Well, that's not all right... because I think it was an unhappy accident..."

"I'm really sorry. I'll be careful afterwards...."

"... it would be helpful if you could do that."

I apologize to Ariel again. [M] She accepts it and smiles slightly.

"I'm sorry for the sudden..."

"What's the matter?

She looks down and mutters in a small voice.

I wonder what it is.

"Can I ask you a question?

"Yes, I don't mind."

"What's going on in a human village?

Village, is that you?

"Yes"

"... uh"

I don't know. Because we don't live in a village...

"This is not the village where the human lives. It's a borderline city."

"Boundary cities? What does it look like?

"Hmm... it's a place dozens of times bigger than this village and protected by boundaries."

"Dozens of times the village!?

"Yes, there are seven."

"Seven!? I knew humans were amazing....."

"After all, what is?

"I'm only 16 years old and I've heard from other elves that humans are intelligent and amazing. I didn't know anything about my current life, but I was really surprised..."

"If I had the chance, would I be able to come here?

"Oh, really!?

"I don't think I can walk at all, but I think it will be possible soon."

"I see... I'm looking forward to it..."

Staring at the void, Ariel thought. I wonder if you're so interested in human life...

"Are you interested in that person?

"Um... yes. Human beings, too, are interested in the world itself. How far this vast world extends and what's at the end of the dusk… I'm not out of interest."

"... if you don't mind, can I talk to you outside?

"Huh? I heard humans live locally?

"Actually, there are circumstances, and I'm crossing the continent."

"Crossing!? Does that mean you know from edge to edge!?

"Well, for now...."

"Please, please tell me! Oh, I'm living alone now, so don't hesitate to come home!

That's how I grabbed my hands.

Ugh... it's not like I can't say no... when I was ready, I followed Ariel.

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It's a simple house... I thought so. There are fewer essentials than humans, just desks, chairs, and beds in the corner. But living alone in this size seems a little big. I sat in the prepared chair and decided to ask Ariel, who was sitting face-to-face.

"It's a big house to live alone."

"... a year ago, I had a father and a mother..."

"Maybe...."

"Yes, I left at dusk and died...."

"Really... I'm sorry for asking you so much..."

"No, I don't mind. I already have it sorted out. That's why...."

Afterwards, I avoided the core part and talked about my life at dusk. What creatures are there at dusk and what ecosystems are they building? Every time I talked about them, her smile fell off her face. I'm sure you'll be interested in the outside world by the time it's really pure... it's in your hands now. I've heard about her, but the elves occasionally go hunting at dusk. But basically, I've been living in this village in the border. I don't have anything to think about going outside. Because I know I can't resist dusk.

"It was such a fun time...."

"Even here, I hope you enjoyed it."

I wonder if it is about an hour. My story ended there. [M] I talked about my life at dusk, but Ariel's reaction was good, so I also got a fever.

"Now I'm going to....."

"Um... um..."

"What's the matter?

As he said something, he was pointing down at Mojimoji. Have I forgotten to say something? When she thinks so, she says something unexpected.

"Eh! Why don't you stay while you can!?

"Eh? What does that mean...?

"Beh, there's nothing wrong with that, right? Why not... just because I want to talk to Julia more...?

……

What should I do? Even if I don't come back, there's nothing wrong with it. Because everyone was on the floor by the time I left. [M] But even though it's an elf, it's a woman. How about a human man suddenly staying in a solo home for an elderly woman? But if you refuse here, it's pathetic... And even if you think about the future, it's important to have a friendly relationship with Elves.

I decided to accept the proposal, including its intended implications. [M]

"... I see. Thank you for your help."

"I did it!

She's so happy. But I didn't miss the shadow on the face. [M] There's something else going on, and I feel sorry for it... that look.

What is that expression? I will know what that means later. [M]