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

"Colonel Bertina Wright... he's gone."

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- I can't believe it. Is that Belle going to die? That's not true. That's not true.

Lianne looked at the monitor and thought about it. Belle's death was not part of her assumption. Operations already knows where the Enemy Man is, but they don't even know where the fight is.

- Besides, did Belle lose?

The worst assumption is to overdo it in your brain. The opponent's Magic Man's magic element was powerful enough to be perceived from here. But I didn't even think about Bell losing. That's because Lianne truly believes in Bell. Whatever strong enemy she was, she was bound to retreat and live.

After always returning, Belle stroked Lianne's head with a smile.

"Welcome home, Belle."

I'm back now...

I'm baking a cake today. Besides, we have some tea that Belle likes.

"... that's very exciting."

"Fufu... I'll be ready for you."

I can remember that kind of interaction as if it had happened yesterday. This is how Lianne worked after an important mission.

I can't believe this... is the end of this place...

"How did the Magus react?

"Still alive. Seems pretty worn out....."

"Who is nearby the Warlock? Is there anything you can do with a Premium vs. Mage?"

"... I just got word from Major Reese."

"What's in it?

"Commander Curtis, Major Amis is on his way to the scene. Looking at the information on the monitor, I think it's already hostile."

"... I see. Our instructions..."

I heard such an exchange. The High Commander, the Marshal, has already taken the following action, assuming Bell is defeated and dead. Lianne was just stunned.

Operations was in a hurry. Other squads are now chasing after the monsters. Moreover, it seems that Yulia's defeat of the target is overflowing with many monsters that are out of control. But the operation is equal to success. The prime target is the destruction of the ancient scorpion Ancient Scorpion. It is no exaggeration to say that now that it has been made, the earth has returned into the hands of mankind.

In the meantime, Lianne has a job as a commander. There is certainly something to be done. I understand. Even if you know. Lianne was well aware of it.

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But I couldn't move. She sees people working hard here. I can also hear them making changes to the operation and organizing information that can be communicated. I can't do anything to say that everyone is fighting like this for humanity. I was helpless. Nothing, nothing. I want to rush to Bell now. I had such thoughts. But that won't come true. Lianne tied herself to the spot with barely any remaining reason.

Lianne stood there stunned.

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"... sir? What's the matter with you? It's still too early to go to bed.

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"... Sensei!! Sensei!! Not yet, not yet!!

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Shake your body. Shelley didn't understand what she was calling for anymore. I'm just doing everything I can to regain Belle's consciousness. I've already had ventilation and I've had a heart massage. But when Bell spinned his last words, he took a breath to relax.

Until now, there was still power in my hands. But now, it's hanging loose.

"... Sensei!! Sensei...!!

Shelley kept screaming.

I understand. Even if you know.

The human consciousness of Bertina Wright is no longer present in this world. All that remains here is nothing but unconscious wreckage. Still, Shelley hasn't given up her last hope.

No, it's... technically not.

Shelley just doesn't want to face the reality.

I don't want to admit it.

Stronger than anyone else, my master died here... halfway down the road.

"Sensei... what's wrong? Not yet... not yet... Sensei..."

Gradually begins to admit it. I have no strength in my body anymore. Those eyes, which are open to it, are completely dilated.

Death is defined as a state of respiratory arrest, pulse arrest, dilated pupils, and, in addition, brain death. Bell certainly meets one of them. And Shelley puts a scary hand on Bell's neck.

No. Her pulse has stopped completely.... never pulsating again. It was still warm. The body had a fever, but it was obvious.

He's dead. When Shelley recognized it, she took her hands, stained with Bell's blood, to her face. The tremors gradually increased and Shelley understood.

Bell is... dead.

"Ah... ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

There's no reason to know where this emotion is.

However, Shelley was dominated by all emotions. How did this happen? Why should Belle die? What the hell did she do?

But such a question is pointless.

Belle died because he was weak. The clear fact, above all else, shakes Shelley's heart. Again, staring at the bell, there was no left arm, the crotch was cleanly torn, and there were penetrating scars on the abdomen. The blood flowing out of it is still warm. Shelley mourned Bell's death while recognizing the warmth of the blood that touched her knees.

At the same time, it begins to rain whether the world mourns or not.

The twitch, twitch, and momentum all at once. Did it manifest her crying in this world?

Shelley was catching the rain. Looking up at the sky and not looking at this rain... is dominated by certain emotions.

--I 'll kill. The magician who killed the teacher will kill anything...!!

Though the crying was certainly in my heart, it was pure anger that dominated Shelly.

Shelley, who became a demon of vengeance, stood up from the spot. Repointing the sword from Bell to his waist, he stood up flat.

What do you see in those eyes? What do you see, and what do you think of waving the sword?

- I'll kill him. I'll kill him. I'll kill you. I'll kill you!!

Shelley, dominated by the urge to kill, leaves the moonlit night and spreads the earth with momentum and emotion. Julia is now fighting the Magus. But even though it was in my eyes, I wasn't conscious. Now, even Julia, who is fighting, has unconsciously decided that this hatred needs to be dispelled.

"Uwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!

Even as we entered Killing Range... Shelley's attack was too monotonous. You said you split it between the two of us, but without doing anything, you just penetrated into the darkness.

Of course, it wasn't Alfred who missed the gap. He was definitely exhausted by the death battle with Belle earlier and Yulia's opponent. But it's still the same as being the top magician.

Considering Julia's movements, he just pointed the magic sword at Sherry's face, the tip of the sixteen nights.

"Ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!

Screaming.

It nicely cut her right eye vertically. The mere penetration with a low posture became a vendetta.

As Shelley holds back her slit right eye, the next kick comes flying and is blown backwards. Without being able to barely accept her, she rolls down. But the attack wasn't Alfred's. It... belonged to Julia.

"I'm in the way!! Stay back!!

I heard such anger. I've never seen Yulia raise her voice before, but I understand when I hear that word.

--I see... now I'm only in the way...?

Shelley, dominated by emotion, can't wave her sword properly. It was just a distraction.

Then Shelley rolled over the rainy ground and wondered what the cause and effect was... back to Bell's body.

Shelley looked up at the sky without worrying about muddy uniforms. The blood that comes out of it will never stop. But that's good.

I know this is a punishment for a pathetic, miserable, foolish self.

However, even if you become emotional and abandon yourself and penetrate, you will not be enemies. The enemy is the one who sacrificed the bell. You can't win in this state of mind.

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Shelley remembered that one of the things Bell taught me was the concept of a mental body.

Only when the mind and body match can swordsmanship prove its true value. Shelley wasn't feeling well now. Just a child who can outrun the darkness. When she realizes it's her present self, Shelley puts her hand on Belle's body next to her.

It never stops raining.

It seems to keep shaking infinitely, melting and mixing with the tears flowing from Sherry's left eye and the blood flowing from her right eye.

Looking up at the sky again. In this world, even if it rains, the black and purple light never breaks. Crying rain in the evening light that falls forever. Shelley uses these words while being struck by them.

"Sensei... I... I'm... still weak... but I'm sure I'll do it... I promise I'll do it... this vengeance..."

Swear.

I don't need a weak self anymore.

Always, always fulfill. This vengeance is absolutely self-fulfilling. With this right eye wound, Shelley carved it. To fulfill that vow, we will be stronger and stronger. To beat the Magus beyond Bell and victory over Bell... we will continue to fight.

In order not to waste Belle's death.