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

The funeral took place immediately. Although Belle's body was once handed over for autopsy, it ended immediately, and three days later the body was in a coffin.

Everyone dresses in mourning clothes and appears in church.

At Mr. Bell's funeral, quite a lot of people gathered. It's mostly an anti-magician, but it seems that there were a lot of people who took care of Bell.

Just because I didn't know, I found out once again that Mr. Bell had been involved with many anti-magicians.

And when I enter the church, senpai is just in sight.

"Julia, aren't you tired?

"No, I'm especially... Senpai, thank you very much for handling that afterwards."

"This one's fine. But Yulia and Shelley... it was tough. In front of your eyes... you saw it, didn't you?

"... yes. By the time I saw it, Mr. Bell had already been pierced by his opponent's sword. But if I had arrived a little sooner...."

"You know what I can't help but assume that...?

"... yes. Of course. Everyone did their best. That's why humans regained the earth at dusk."

Yes. Our operation succeeded. After that, we hunted down all the remaining monsters, and we were able to turn part of the dusk zone into our own territory.

The good news is that there will be a big ceremony around the border city.

Of course, it's only natural to attend the appearance of the superior versus magician who became the actor... but before that, we were on our way to Belle's funeral.

The air is heavy.

Everywhere, you can hear the sound of weeping and drooling.

Mr Bell was admired by so many people. She was a bad mouth, but she was a good person to take care of. It's easy to see how it relates to Sherry and Princess Lianne.

I think I met Shelley when she was worried about her fighting style. That's when I met Bell, and Shelley became a Premium vs. Mage.

She told Shelley about the secret sword, leaving us with a lot of things, and Belle left.

"Yulia-san....."

"Princess Lianne...."

It was Princess Lianne who appeared in black mourning clothes. I'm sure she was the one who mourned Mr. Bell's death more than anyone. It is a well-known fact that Belle and Princess Lianne are bonded by a thicker bond than the family.

However, her eyes were still red and swollen, but her expression was somewhere clear and clear.

"Thank you so much for yesterday. Yulia."

"No... I'm so sorry for your rudeness."

"I don't mind. I didn't know I had to do that."

"It would be helpful if you could say so."

That's what Princess Lianne and I say. And the senpai next door is slightly distracted. What happened yesterday? It will go back a little bit.

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……

Returning to the border city, the Warlock who took part in this operation was given a few days off. It seems that other warriors will do a lot to maintain each base and restore the earth. Well, Premium vs. Wizard fights. Now that it's over, it's part of the job to rest well.

In the meantime, I was in my room.

Night. No dusk light, time for darkness to reign.

Two days after Mr. Bell died. Yes, it's been two days.

My tears died when I... wept with Shelly. [M] I will no longer mourn Mr. Bell's death. But I still remember. Have a good day with Mr. Bell. It was never a long relationship, but I still have certain memories in mind.

I looked after Mr. Bell. [M] That's all that's been carved into my heart. In this operation, we were on the same team, on the same front lines, all the time together.

I have something to think about. Too much. But we have to survive her death. Because that's what carries death.

Don't let people die. Moving forward is the best we can do for humanity.

"... speaking of which..."

Lie on your back with a razor and a bed, muttering.

How is Princess Lianne doing?

At that time, she was crying when she clearly recognized Ms. Bell's body. That's why you're disturbed by the wind that you would never normally see.

I know that, but I left it alone. [M]

That's because I didn't know how to speak up, not care.

When you think about that, you hear the sound of the door being knocked.

It sounds like you're a little reluctant.

Maybe this is... that's how I opened the door, and it was Princess Lianne who was there. But that's not normal. That impossible outfit surprises me with a loud voice. [M]

…… Oh, what's wrong!? That outfit! "

……

When I'm surprised, I'm pushed down by cheating and being dragged into bed.

Above me was Princess Lianne in the shape of a negligee.

Your underwear is perfectly visible, and you can see everything from your full-bodied breasts to your glossy legs and hips.

Judging from her appearance, it was easy to guess what she was going to do in the future.

"Julia... for now, just shut up... and lay down your body with me... right? You know...?

Those eyes are not alive. I'm not mad at the words either.

However, like a ghost, when she scratches up her fully undressed hair, she puts her body on me in that quiet state. [M]

Your big chest and soft body push me. [M]

Is there a man who can resist this? I'm a man's friend. I have such a desire. No such attractive woman would be happy to be invited like this. I don't think so, but I didn't.

I was just sad. I sympathized with Princess Lianne, who had disappeared and tried to dedicate her purity to a man close to her in order to fill her grief.

What should she do when she's so trapped, is to satisfy that request and console each other, devouring pleasure?

No, it's not. That is by no means the case. It will only produce instantaneous pleasure. The wounds that remain in each other's hearts, in another sense, continue to remain. It's not the pain that keeps thinking about people dying. It's just self-loathing for a pathetic self.

Beyond that, chronic pain, like deep poison, remains only the result of being engraved into the body forever.

I don't want anything like that or her. [M]

Don't treat Mr. Bell's death like that.

"Julia...."

……

The lips were so close that they were already in contact.

But I firmly reject it. [M]

When she was forced to get up, Princess Lianne lay down in bed. At first glance, it looks like you're about to attack me. But no, this is what I'm doing to impress her.

It's been a little rough, but there's nothing we can do about it.

"... * giggle *!

"Princess Lianne... No, Lianne. I apologize first, I'm sorry."

"... eh?

The pacin and the sound of hitting her cheeks echo indoors. After considerable effort, her cheeks were dyed bright red. Just like your eyes, it's bright red.

She looked stunned and had an unbelievable expression.

I don't want to do this either. Acts of violence against people are the worst. This act cannot be justified by any scratch. I suck. But there was still something I wanted to tell you. I have something to tell her that I've sinked into disappointment.

"Do you think you can do this and be satisfied?

"... I mean it!! I don't have any bells anymore!! He's... gone!? That's why you can trust me!? You can flush it with me!!? Don't you want to forget the pleasure of licking each other's wounds!? I can't stand it! I can't stand a world without bells!!

"... that's right. I can't stand it. So run away from reality. I know, I understand. But I'll tell you what. Dare to make a tough reality."

"... no, no, stop, Yulia. Hey, you're a nice guy, aren't you?

Without sympathy for the falling tears, I face Princess Lianne with frozen eyes. [M]

"Gentle? I'm not gentle. I don't feel sorry for you... Lianne, get up. You have those fine legs. [M] Move on, we are. No matter how much grief reigns over us, we must move on. Me and you are not just human anymore. This shoulder has too much responsibility. One, a few, hundreds, the Warlock is dead, and I'm not in a position to stop."

"Alone!? That's how you feel about Bell's death!!?

"... that's right. She's the only human being who's ever been dead."

"That's not true! Oh no! I mean... because... bells, bells..."

Against this, the voice gradually decreases and tears fall limitlessly.

When I see this, I feel my mind tightened. [M]

I don't want to say it either. I don't want to imitate a ruthless reality.

Same as Shelley. I want to tell you something beautiful. I want to mourn Mr. Bell's death. But that's unacceptable.

We must move forward with perseverance.

You shouldn't show this to other people.

Because that's what happened to us.

"Lianne, let's get up together. Mr. Bell is gone. But I'm here. Senpai and Shelly are all your friends. A comrade. Let's fight, much farther ahead. Until we reach the blue sky at the end of the evening."

"... no, I don't have a bell... no..."

"... I believe you, Belle. I'll make sure you get up."

"... no, I... I..."

I take the letter out of my chest pocket in Xu. That's what I found when I was helping Mr. Bell organize his artifact. The testament to Princess Lianne was acknowledged by each master versus magician.

Of course, there are no eyes inside. But the will addressed to me said, "Please ask Princess Lianne, she is still weak, and there is support for her to stand up."

I followed the words. [M] Bell would not have left a will in anticipation of his death in this battle. But just in case it's left behind, it will certainly be carved into our hearts.

"... what is this?

"... a will from Mr. Bell. I was thinking about when to give it to you, but you should see it now. And know. Her last thoughts."

……

When you receive it, you open the letter and start reading. Along the way, it was useless to put your hands on your mouth and try not to leak your swallow.

Princess Lianne shed more tears and sobbed.

Still, I ran out of time. And when she folds it carefully, she holds the letter in her chest.

"Bell believes..."

"Yes"

"... even if Bell is gone, I can stand up. Yes... I believe you. And wait. That's what she said when she said she was waiting for her in the blue sky."

"... yes"

"Hahaha... bells are overrated. My weakness... you know everything... why are you saying this... nonsense?

"You know. Because Bell has always believed that when you grow up, you can get up again. I think Bell believes you're dead. I'm sure Lianne will move on."

"... do I move forward?

"Yes"

"Can you do it properly without Bell?

I can do it.

"That's right... that's right..."

"Yes, absolutely. You are a strong man. Aware of its weakness, move forward. I'm with you, too. So... let's go together."

"Mmm... mmm..."

Princess Lianne slowly hugs me. [M]

But that's not the abandonment I gave up earlier.

Just to see the warmth, I wept again. Me, too, hugging me back... I shed a little tear.

Ah, weak, too. Me and Princess Lianne are weak.

But knowing its weakness, let's move on. Admitting his weakness, he stayed strong. Because that's the way it was handed over from Bell.

……

After a while, Princess Lianne gently unwraps it and comes straight in front of me. [M]

The smile and smile were no longer a shadow.

Certainly, the sorrow will last forever. But now, when I swallowed that sorrow and moved on... that was the eye I was sure of.

"... eh?

……

I couldn't react to the whisper. I wasn't in love. Just dazed into my consciousness, and my lips overlap.

"Julia, I will... be a strong man like Belle."

"... I see. I'm sure you can."

Was the kiss her vow? But when I see the will to stand up like this, I understand. Bell's will is certainly in everyone's heart.

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Princess Lianne left and I felt someone in front of the door again. [M]

"... senpai, is that you?

"Julia... is Lianne okay?

"Did you see that?

"To be precise... Well, I haven't even looked inside. I was listening to the conversation."

"Really...."

I'm glad they didn't see me, but somehow... various emotions were swirling inside of me. Such an arrow, senpai will suggest something.

"Hey, Julia, why don't you go get some cool?

"... that's fine."

We'll go out side by side. It was the observatory of the city that arrived. There was nobody in the middle of the night, but the lights of the stars shined gently and were very beautiful.

The only scenery that remains in the world dominated by dusk, unchanged from the past. That is the brilliance of the night. Looking at the gently shining stars and realizing once again the beauty of this world... it's only one-sided.

The world is still dominated by dusk. That's how we need to keep fighting for these people who died at dusk... in our hearts.

I'm sure Mr. Bell has seen it. Somewhere on this planet, they must be tracking our trajectory from this glorious sky. Yes, I wanted to believe it.

We walk like that... we stop. This observatory overlooks this prime city.

--I 'm sure that's what senpai is saying...

I had such a hunch. After a while of silence, senpai slowly starts spinning words.

"... Julia, I told you. I need to talk to you when I get back."

"Yes"

I expected you to say that.

When this operation is over, I need to talk to you. I thought it might be... but I didn't understand the words until I continued.

"... that's the story, I'll extend it."

"Extension...?

"Yeah. Not if we come back. When the blue sky returns to this world, I'll tell you."

Senpai stands before me. [M] She holds my hand with tears and takes it to her chest. [M] With that forgiveness, I also stare at the tears in my eyes. I've never seen you cry before. This is her tears for the first time.

When I found out about Mr. Bell's death, I just murmured, "Yes... you're dead, Bell..."

But now I'm holding my hand and crying. [M] Mr. Bell and Senpai Ella were close. Senpai complains to the carefree Bell, but laughs with pleasure somewhere. I've seen such a sight many times. Mr. Bell must have been a very, very important person to you.

That's how I cry with my fingertips. [M]

This tear is for Mr. Bell. She left us really, really much. That's not what people think they're going to do. Mr. Bell took care of his juniors and kept showing us his splendid back.

There is nothing on that back that I do not admire.

We have fought with the illusion that many will become noble anti-magicians like Mr. Bell, and that we will become such anti-magicians. Of course, that's not the only motive to fight, but the only thing that Belle has left in our minds... was definitely him.

When I carved that will into my heart, I firmly grasped Senpai's hands and replied like this.

"... okay."

"For Belle's sake, I'll keep fighting."

"Hmm... let's fight. To reach the blue sky at the end of this twilight."

"Mmm...."

Hold hands tightly. That's how we mourned Mr. Bell's death under this cloud.

But... no more tears from each other.

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Funeral. We'll put flowers on Mr. Bell in the coffin. Her face looked as if she were asleep in peace. That's why I'm about to wake up... But that's never true. Mr. Bell is dead. Defeated in the battle against the Magus... he scattered his life in the dusk.

"Mr. Bell... please, don't worry."

That's what I say. Then many wizards came along and added flowers one after the other. Of course, there were all the Premium vs. Mages. Some people were crying, others were trying to endure something. There was only one of them who lighted a burning will.

"Sensei... vengeance will be accomplished by me. So watch. At the end of the blue sky....."

It was Sherry. I wonder if she's already dried up, like tears. Shelley's eyes had a certain will... but her right eye had an eyelid.

The wound appears to be on the Magus, named Alfred, but it's on him. Wounds that become emotional and result from running. It completely cut the eyeballs vertically, but apparently recovers to their original state. That's because Shelley has the demon blood in her.

"I just need to thank you for this one time, this body..." she said.

Then Mr. Bell's body will be buried. It was carried away from the church and in the tears of many men, but it was carried out strictly. While I was watching, Shelley approached me and talked to me.

"Julia"

"Shelly, how are you?

"I'm... fine now. More than that, I want you to give it to me when you meet that magician."

"Revenge."

"Yeah. I'll take over everything after the teacher."

"Okay."

"Thank you."

"Hey, Shelly."

What?

"I wonder where Belle is right now."

"... I'm sure I'll be waiting for you in the blue sky. That's what the teacher said at the end."

"... that's right. I'm sure of it."

Look up at the sky. There is nothing but a purple and black sky. No matter how many people are sacrificed, this will not change. But still... we will continue to fight until we turn this dusk sky into a clear blue sky.

When you're dead, let others take over the will.

I believe that someday someone will accomplish it, and for my dead companions, we will continue to move forward.

And someday, someone will... be us now.

I hope so.