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

Hey, Julia.

"Yes... what is it?"

As always, senpai's smile remains the same. But it tells one truth eloquently. That means... senpai is still angry.

"You really didn't have anything, did you?

"That's true. She wanted to hear about the outside world, so she just talked all night. Well... that's a bit exciting..."

"Hmm. So why would that elf want to know the outside world?

"Elves have apparently lived in quite a closed space, just like humans."

"Well, I guess so... especially since the elves were neutral."

"Yes, but I think making alliances at this time is mutually beneficial."

"You mean you can learn magic over there?

"That's right. Even if you only look at the boundary, there is no doubt that magic technology is better than ours. The Premium vs. Mage level on the boulder is not equal to the average, but the overall average is probably higher there."

"So, do you think we'll set up the infrastructure or something?

"In the future, it may be possible to live together in a connected city. It's a famous story that elves are not hostile to humans."

Well, maybe so.

That's how we move forward. Now that we're building a base at this Hazardous Zone Level 2, we need to discuss what to do with the Elves before doing so. First of all, should we build a hub right next to the village of Elves? If you make it nearby, it is easy to interact, but there is a possibility that other demons will find out. That's why it's not convenient to make it in a remote place.

The question is, to what extent can we give in to each other? This is a so-called diplomatic issue. It is the first time that humans have interacted since they were locked up in borderline cities. If you are an elf, you want to maintain your friendship. That would be true not only of me, but also of my opinion. [M]

That's how we escort the elves to the meeting. However, few Elves participate, and there are no monsters at all. It's just a form of escort.

That's how we got back to our first base, Level 1 in Hazardous Zone.

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"Hey, Julia. How's it going?

"I'm not feeling bad. What about Shelly?

"Even though I was nervous, there were no monsters, so it feels like a shoulder penetration, right?

Well, I suppose so.

Bell and Gil will be attending this meeting as the Premium vs. Mage. And there are going to be a few men in Operations. I still don't know what I'm talking about in my tent with the elves. I was looking up at the sky, hoping that a message would come soon. [M]

By the way, because I was free, I tried to take care of the surrounding security, but other wizards stopped me from doing such miscellaneous work. It seems like I'm relaxing by wielding my power, but, well... I can't help it. Senpai said he had some business to attend to, and I had time to spare, but Shelley just arrived.

"Is Shelley the third platoon?

"Yeah, I'm just switching with another platoon right now, so it's time for a break. Still, you found something amazing. I can't believe it's an elf."

"I was surprised, too. Noah found it, but I didn't know there was a subhuman so close."

"Noah means that genius."

"That's right. It's a mystery, but... my strength must be real. Even I uncovered a boundary that I couldn't perceive, and I lifted it."

"So... how was the elf?

"What do you mean?

"Hmm, well... you think it's militant or friendly?"

"I think it's friendly. I was quite vigilant at first, but I wasn't hostile to elves among the subpopulations. Even during past wars."

"Hmm. What was the village like?

"It was a small, simple village. That's....."

"What's the matter? Don't tell me."

"No, it's nothing."

I remembered something. I have encountered similar situations in the past. [M] It's the village of Auga. I met Edgar and the others, and they made me very happy. I will not forget all the people who have been kind to me, even though there are people who don't know why.

But that village... must have been vandalized by Claire. They must have killed them all. With Claire's strength, that would be easy.

I don't think it's such a shameful thing that I couldn't protect... It's just bad luck, that's all I have to say. But if one day we meet their survival, it's my turn to help... that's what I thought.

But right now, we need to deal with the elf. Even if we form an alliance, will the Elves be willing to attack at dusk? I certainly lamented the status quo, which was still the old state, but are there enough personnel among the Elves to be compared to the Premium Versus Mages? The doubts of that hand are endless.

I wonder if the elves are strong.

"I wonder why. Even if I specialize in magic, I think proximity specialization is stronger if I think of survival alone."

"That's right. Why don't you join the operation on the boulder?"

"Isn't that right? It's hard, but humans are well educated. I hate how to fight at dusk. It's okay to say that you're stained with this. But I don't think elves have such an educational system....."

"Well, we have to do this maneuver alone."

We finish there and return to each platoon. But when I returned, there was an unexpected man in the platoon.

"Ah! Yulia-san!

Huh?

It was Ariel who stopped by with me.

Why are you here?

Rather, why are they mixed up in the First Platoon? Besides, senpai's gaze nearby is pretty scary... it's killing me, killing me...

"Well, I'm joining the 1st Platoon too, thank you!

"Um... well, what do you mean?

Here's an overview. First of all, there is no doubt that Elves and humans have become allies. So there was a debate about what we could offer each other. On the human side, food supply and infrastructure development. The elf side disclosed the magic technology. At first glance, the human side feels more burdensome, but the magic of the elf is also called mystery, and it is famous that it is quite secret. It should be a pleasure for humans to be disclosed.

But the elf side felt sorry for that, and said that it would divide the power a little. It appears that several elves were dispatched to each platoon, but Ariel came to the first platoon. But it's obvious that the first platoon will have the most fights and a better chance of dying because it will advance to the front. I mean, it takes a lot of practice to get here... Ariel is the best of the elves?

When I asked her about it, she answered me ashamed. Apparently, Ariel's magical talent is the best in Elf's history...

To be clear, I didn't feel that way at all. My impression is very humble and more beautiful than any other elf. I don't really think she has the ability to compete with a superior versus magician, but I will know how sweet that recognition is in the future.

"Thank you again for your sincere efforts!

Yes, her face was bright somewhere. Without knowing that it was a sticky mask, I accepted Alice. [M]