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

The operation was successful. Such a report came in, and the Command of Operations flooded. Everyone was making a big fuss. That will be the case. Because we haven't been able to move forward in the old days. For this is how the earth is now restored to this hand.

All the remnants of the monsters have been hunted, and the opponents are returning. They're already back, they're excited. It was obvious when I heard voices outside. But this time, the victim wasn't zero. Less than 10% of them, but still some of them are dead.

And I stared at the name on the list of the dead.

Bertina Wright.

Yes, it appears in the list. I kept staring at it, even though it wouldn't cover me many times.

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It appears that Julia and Shelley confirmed the death.

They're on their way to pick up Bell's body. I was stunned to hear such a report. I just couldn't believe it. I won't believe it until I see it with my own eyes. Belle will be back. Yes, this must be what you're doing to surprise me. Belle can't do such a trick during such an important operation. I have to scold you when I get back.

With that in mind, it seems that Julia and the others are back.

At that moment, the noise around you calms down.

The atmosphere calms down as if it had been a lie. I immediately jumped out of Operations. Of course, it was to work for Belle when he came back.

"... bell?

Yulia and Sherry were walking slowly outside. I can already see.

But it was... somewhere sad. The other wizards felt it too, completely quiet.

Shelley has a big stick wrapped in cloth. Besides, there is a large cloth wrapped around the right eye and it is stained with bright red.

Probably even injured my eyes. Also, the left eye became red and swollen after rubbing many times. It was the same with Julia.

His eyes are dyed bright red. It soon became clear that it was not deploying Twilight Site at dusk.

They were both crying. That's enough to wither out. Otherwise, there would be no such marks.

There was a man the size of Julia on his back. I know the figure better than anyone. It's Bell. Bell's back.

I broke my smile and ran to the spot. Even though it's still raining, it doesn't matter. I'd like to go back to Belle right now.

"Bel... I'm not coming back!!

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"Great. You're back safe this time."

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"Hey, Belle. Why don't we have a cake together, as usual? Let's make chestnut cake this time. I told you before, right?

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"Hey, Belle, are you asleep? What's the matter with you?

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I keep talking to the bell on Julia's back. At the same time, I understand. Nothing in Bell's uniform left arm sleeve. My right hand is hanging loosely. But nothing came out of the left sleeve.

It gets in my eyes a little bit more. Shelley's cloth was wrapped around him, and then he saw people's fingertips. Even though the worst assumption is in my brain, I dare to look at it and pretend not to see it.

"Beh... bell? Well, what's wrong? Are you tired? Are you still asleep? It's time for Yulia to get off, too, isn't it?

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"... hey, hey. Julia, tell Bell something. Hey, Julia. What's the matter with you?

I completely forgot to listen now. It was decided that it was time for the two of us to abandon Julia, but I usually called her. 'Cause I'll make sure he gets away from me. It's like you're staring at something pathetic.

Poor thing, what?

I'm sure that's...

No, that's not true. I still call Bell.

"Bell... hey, bell?"

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Shake that body. But there was no reaction. And black lumps stick to my hands. What is this...? I can't believe this...

Even if you know. The blood clots and turns black over time. I mean, this is Bell's blood. Hurry, we have to heal!!

Julia, get Bell to the infirmary! There's so much blood! And it's getting dark, so it's been a long time! Hurry... we have to go!

"... Princess Lianne"

"... what's wrong? Such a thoughtful expression..."

"Colonel Bertina Wright died in the line of duty. I have already confirmed my death...."

"Fufufu, that's not such a malicious joke, Julia. Hey, don't you agree with Shelley?

"... the teacher is dead. I accept your will."

"... no. What are you talking about? What are you...?"

Shelley pointed her bright red eyes at me and said:

"Thank you for your help. And until now, I really... thank you, and that's what the teacher said to Lianne. And this....."

I already gave it to you in black, pendant. That was what I gave Belle the other day. I wonder if the black is Bell's blood. I received it trembling with complete coagulation of blood.

"Ahhh... ahhhh... ahhhh..."

No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. No, I don't. I hate it.

That's not true. Bell is alive. I'm not dead. Because Bell promised. Absolutely. Absolutely. He came back alive and swore that one day we would open a cake shop.

I can't believe Belle broke his promise... that's why...

"You're lying!! It's impossible for Belle to die!! Impossible!! Don't lie!! That's a lie... this is... a lie!!

I don't mind pretending, I cry. Tears overflowing my eyes never stopped. I heard about it in the report. But I wanted to believe it was a mistake.

But the bell on Julia's back looked like a real corpse.

I don't feel warm in that body. He was as cold as a completely dead man.

"... Princess Lianne, I know how you feel... but Belle was defeated by the Magus. I lost....."

"Shh!! Belle is the mightiest swordsman of all time!? You can't lose, can you!? Hey!?

Unexpectedly, back off. Put your hands on your cheeks and wipe your tears, but it will never stop.

It keeps flowing forever, that shows.

Yes, I already know.

Bell, that gentle bell... is no longer in this world. I didn't have to use Extra special abilities. Bell no longer contains... magic elements. It's the backbone of life, no magic... no magic.

"Ahhhh... ahhhhh... ahhhhh..."

It collapses on the spot. I've figured it out. Bell's death is true. I can't see Belle anymore. Talking alone, petting your head, or eating my cake... won't come true anymore.

It won't come true...

"Belle... how did she end up...?"

"... I fought well. Mr. Bell did his part."

"I see... I see..."

Face down on the ground. It doesn't make any sense to be dead... even if you work hard.

--Bell, why... why are you...?

"... Yulia-san, Sherry, thank you for bringing Bell back so far... Then... take him to the infirmary... please. I'm sure you'll be able to deal with it... there..."

"... okay."

Keep your head down and they'll head for the infirmary.

I look up to heaven. The rain is over and the light returns to this world. But it's red and black, dusk light. Bright, bright, purple and black light.

Meanwhile, my mind was dyed in darkness. I can't see Belle anymore.

I... will never see you again.

"U... uhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh!!!

Recognising the death again, I broke down again.

Without saying goodbye, I just cried.

With the momentum that all the body fluids will come out as tears.

- Hey, Belle. I... I wonder what I'm going to do. What's the point in this world without you? Hey, Belle. Tell me... hey, Belle.

Knowing that the question was pointless, I kept crying on the spot as I kept thinking about Bell.

Until this tear withers.