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

It was not on purpose that humans discovered this village. Because Ariel was doing a good job of maintaining the bond. No matter how worn out your mind is, you need to do what you have to do for the people of other villages. That thought led Ariel to do the job as usual. Yet I never dreamed of being discovered by humans.

Humans. A species that has lived in the polar regions since its defeat in the Human Magic War 150 years ago. The elves are so perceptive. I used to know that I had a high level of civilization, but now I don't know how I live.

So the elves all gathered once. It was about how to interact with people.

"Mayor, what do you want to do?

"... should I ask for help?"

"But we have a curse, Curse...."

"Yes... that's the problem."

Alice also participated in the meeting, but the problem was... the Curse. The curse is triggered by excessive treachery, even if you seek the help of humans. An elf who had tried to escape the village before was found in a wretched corpse outside the border. It was a corpse with a burst of engravings on its back.

Activation conditions are unknown, but I can't do anything bad. I don't know what to do... that's exactly what the ancient scorpion Ancient Scorpion told me.

"Pretend to interact with people... and if you can kill someone, kill them. If you can do that, I'll let you go."

"What is a certain person...?

The village chief asks. And the words that came out were almost incredible.

"His name is Julia Curtis. His hair is gray and he is a young boy. Look, if you kill me, I'll let you go. Do well....."

I was probably less than five minutes in this village. This is because Ancient Scorpion escapes the opponent's perception. Yulia's twilight sights were already perceived by the opponent. Perhaps if you stay on this earth for too long, your existence will be exposed. The ancient scorpion "Ancient Scorpion" told only that and quickly returned.

He had asked Aureel to do it, no, it was no longer a kind of threat, but he was trying to do it right. Otherwise, we knew we were the next ones to die.

"Mayor... are you going to do it?"

"... there's no choice but to do it. I don't know if he's telling the truth... but we have no choice but to trust him."

……

The air is as dark and heavy as ever. I don't know how many compatriots have died so far. Nearly all of the elves on this scene have been killed without a trace of their families, friends and loved ones. All he can do is follow them. There wasn't much reason left to think decently.

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"Kyaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

"Ohh, I'm so sorry!!

It happened where Ariel was bathing as usual. I felt a sign of someone, and when I looked at you, there was someone. A neat, white look on your face. She is a little taller than Ariel. And they introduced themselves to each other, and at that moment Ariel understood that this was the boy.

"Well, I'm Ariel."

"My name is Julia. This is Julia Curtis."

Shake hands. He seems very nice. Alice thought so. He was then invited to his house. It seemed impossible in the middle of the day, but she was desperate. Alice didn't know if she could kill this man. Still, for now, we have to do what we can... take him home out of such deliberate thoughts.

And what I talked about at home was very interesting. For a long time, Ariel, unlike other elves, was interested in the outside world. When he told me that story, I thought I was very envious, and at the same time... my heart began to hurt.

--This guy is a very nice guy... how dare you kill him...

The more you talk, the more backwardness you get. Kill him innocent for ourselves. But if you don't kill them, they won't let you go forever. What should I do? Among the conflicts, Ariel spent his days.

After that, things went smoothly. I did interact with him, but I also asked him to send his troops closer to Julia. In addition, Julia came to the village for an inspection. From this point on, the elves began to understand. I wonder if humans have noticed...

"Maybe humans have noticed."

"Mayor, what are you going to do?"

"... I'll leave it to Ariel. Luckily, he's at your house now."

"Eh!? But...."

"Alice, it's hard to leave everything to you. And perhaps Yulia is strong. The possession of that magic element is unusual. Besides, it seems to have a position of zero in the Premium vs. Magus series. It is the most powerful title of mankind. Perhaps no one in this village will ever kill him... and so will our elves."

……

Everyone shuts up. In the first place, no one was willing to actively betray us even though the human side was very good to us. If it was true, I wanted to get help right away. We are not yet clearly committing treason. They're just hiding it and watching the time pass.

But the human side has already noticed. The dispatch of Julia will be the most important proof. I heard that mankind is the strongest, and I don't think any elves can win. It is a well-known fact that humans fought almost in opposition to the Magus in that man's Magic War. In terms of combat power alone, the greatest human power is comparable to that of the Magus.

The elves had no energy left. Absolutely want to survive, and even that desire is scarce. Besides, they were a kind race. I wonder if I can survive until I take humans as a stepping stone... If you betray me, I might as well... decay here.

It was decided that the meeting would be the last. All the remaining elves in the village were ready to die. No matter how miserable death awaits you, it's... okay. That's how Ariel thought and acted.

But at the same time as giving up, I wanted Julia to help me.

He was screaming in his heart as he slept and cast magic.

--Help us, help us...!!

Ariel's wish was firmly conveyed to Julia, whether the sad cry had been heard.

The time has come for you to be free.

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"That's all... I'm sorry I kept quiet."

"... raise your face. And wipe your tears."

Raise the face of Ariel who sat down on the spot. I heard everything. [M] Everything about the elves. I wonder how painful it has been. They keep killing people they care about, and even encouraging them to betray them, but they keep fighting over them... and finally, if they betray them, the elves who chose to die.

I hold my fist tightly. [M]

Why, why is this world so ugly? What did the elves do? Have you done anything so outrageous?

Though it is likely to be dominated by the wrath, the answer has been given a long time ago. It's a simple story that the elves are weak and the Scorpions are stronger. The weak are destined to be oppressed and trampled upon in their dignity.

But you must not forgive such a logic. I swore to fight for them. [M] I will confront this irrational world for those who have died so far, and for the elves who have endured, endured, endured and survived.

"Alice, I'm here to help. You and your elves."

"Yulia-san..."

"... you've worked hard so far. I really, really did my best."

"I... I couldn't do anything... except watch my family die when their friends are taken away... and watch my sister die... can I be saved and still live..."

"... let's live, Ariel. We have no choice but to live for everyone who's gone. That's what carrying someone's death is all about. I don't think we can ever forget everyone's death. But there must have been some happy days with you. Hold it in your chest and you'll live on. It's okay, I got us. That's why I don't have to worry anymore..."

"I don't have to work hard anymore... do I?"

"Fine. I've worked hard enough. I may apologize for the moonlight, but... you can forgive me now. That's enough..."

"U... uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

I burst into tears on the spot and gently hugged her as she swallowed. Then Ariel hugged me back. The warmth is certainly here. I kept hugging her as if you didn't have to work hard anymore. [M]

--Now, it's time to face it.