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

"So, what did you notice?

"Er...."

We were coming a little further away so that no one else could hear us. The surroundings are covered in trees, but it will hide us just in time. And just in case, I will expand Twilight Site in the twilight eye.

- Okay, there's no sign of anyone nearby.

As soon as I confirm it, I will hear from Noah.

"It's about the boundaries of the elves, but I think it's beyond the human realm."

"Well, I suppose so... what else?

"... I don't know about this, but I think the elves are hiding something."

"Are you hiding it...."

"Yeah, it's not magical technology, it's something more fundamental."

"How did you realize that?

"You know, I was fixing the border with the elves. At that time, I talked to the elves a lot... but it's hard to do anyway. I think they were watching. It's like exploring me....."

"They had some kind of magic eye."

"I don't think that's a zero chance. That said, I tried my senses at that time, but I didn't really understand."

"I see. Actually, it could be antagonistic to humans... or it could have been the preconceptions I've had for a long time."

Prejudice. That is the assumption that elves will not be hostile to humans. But there's no evidence anywhere. There is no evidence that they are not hostile to humanity. We were deceived even by the people inside. It is by no means a bad thing to become sensitive to interactions with other species after that. We need to always assume the worst possible.

And so was Noah, but I feel strangely fast. Ever since they met Elves, they have been interacting with humans as if they knew it. It was a testimony of friendship... which I interpreted, but it was Princess Lianne and Noah's testimony, and the discomfort in my heart.

That look on Ariel's face. I didn't miss out on that slight conflict that seemed to be a shadow, troubled, lost. If it hadn't been for Princess Lianne and Noah...

But it's not a good idea to ignore the fact that not only me, but also others have a feeling of discomfort. Based on Elf's betrayal... I think we should hit him first. Just be careful. Prepare and never cross. Besides, we can't expose ourselves to the kind of failure Cyrus and Claudia had.

"Noah, I'll report this to you."

"... okay, but can you do it when Julia is in a hurry?

"... I can do it. That's why I'm here."

I see. I haven't killed a demon yet, but I'll do it when I'm ready. "

"... don't be so reckless."

"Okay."

Noah nodded. Look at that little trick and realise that you're still a young child, but you can't keep treating them. I'm sure the time will come when I need her help.

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"... that's it. You can report it up."

"... okay. I'll tell you what."

Thank you very much.

Lifting her head on the spot, Julia leaves the spot. Belle was listening to Julia. The contents were hard for Russia to believe. It meant that the elves could be betraying you. But I have full confidence in Julia, and I can't ignore him because he says so.

As soon as Bell hears the story, he goes to Operations. Inside, the current situation was monitored and illuminated on one side of the wall with projection magic in the back. And she talks to the people she sees there.

"Dear Lianne....."

"Belle, it's bedtime."

"I need to talk to you... urgently. Where's the Commander-in-Chief?

"I'm not here now. Let me talk to you."

"Please... So... I'm talking about the elf."

"Is that it...?"

"After all, what... did you notice?

"Yeah. I've already spoken to the Commander-in-Chief, but where did Bell tell you that?

"Earlier... I asked Julia. Said," I feel uncomfortable when I talk to Noah overall..... "

Feeling uncomfortable?

Bell spoke. Everything Julia told me. Lianne then puts her hand on her chin and shows the appearance of thinking.

"... about Noah, about Julia, it's a personal experience, but I don't think it's a good idea to ignore it. I thought it was strange."

"Is it still that meeting?

"I think you can see that Bell was also involved, but the other side responded too quickly. I thought this would be a better reading, but it all complies with our terms... and transfers some elves to us as a force of war... if we think the other way around, it's impossible. If you say you're having trouble keeping the other side of the world alive... the report says that the village is functioning correctly... then why are you dealing with it so far? I've always been worried about that."

"Maybe... you're being lured in?

"We already have that possibility in mind. Besides, the elves in our army are already under surveillance, but Bel... you know when it's time to go, right?

"Of course, I'm ready to slash it..."

"Very well, that's enough for today. Tomorrow I'll notify all the warriors."

"... I see. Excuse me."

Bell leaves Operations as it is. Looking at Lianne now, I was heartily impressed that she was still the same... and at the same time, she became a reliable person. At first, some voices suggested that it might be premature to participate in this operation, but it seemed like it was completely worrying.

--Still, Elf's betrayal...

Bell said earlier that if he betrayed, if he was hostile to mankind, he would be prepared to slash and throw it away. But strictly speaking, it's not ready. I just don't remember hesitating to kill anymore. Speaking of preparedness, that's all... I think preparedness is made up of something conflicting. But Bell doesn't have anything like that.

I gently put my hand on the knife that was lying on my waist. How many enemies have you slaughtered with this magic sword, Oborotsuki Night? The number of Demons that have been crushed would already be the highest among mankind. No, it's not just Belle. Only this moonlit night will probably kill the most enemies of any weapon in existence. The person in charge has always taken over this. Bell also received this from his master.

On the evening of the moon, the black sword and the burning scarlet part of the blade are perfectly familiar with the bell. She stares at it again and pulls out her sword.

……

Shut up and put it in the sky. The moonlight, and the lights of the stars, reveal its sword. There is no need to sharpen the night of the moon. No matter how many enemies you knock down, the blade will not break. Now, according to the late Major, this is a kind of magic sword that was created during the Human Demon War.

Magic Sword. It is one of the last technologies that cannot be reproduced by modern technology. There are several products in this world called lost technology. The Major taught me that it was one of those nights that Belle had.

And he says that this sword still has hidden powers. She said that she knew instinctively, but Bell has been feeling it lately. Something is sleeping on this sword. Definitely.... She remembered thinking that she had reached the same realm as him.

"... Major, am I doing well?"

Ten years. It's been ten years. But his spinned will was still sleeping in the bell.

Bell remembers. I know who I was back then. And a glorious day with the Major.