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

And the time has come. Today is the day to decide on the student selection for the expedition to the First World City. I thought I'd divide the schedule into a few days, but it looks like I'll finish in a day. There are now more than 50 people gathered in the practice hall. There are 100 students in the first grade, and since they are in the sixth grade, there are about 600 students overall. It's about a twelfth of a number, but it seems to be less than usual. It seems that there are fewer participants each year, or the hurdles are getting higher.

"Nice to meet you all. I'm in charge of this selection. My name is Cyrus the Premium vs. Mage, and I am the number one in the series."

The moment you hear that voice, a groan spreads around you.

"That's number one in the sequence...."

"The most powerful man in the world....."

"That's right, but it feels a little normal..."

Feelings varied, but today is more vibrant than when we met before. I might be wearing a suit, but I felt like he was expecting something...

"Well, first of all... it's a lot, so let's reduce it."

By the way, the Premium vs. Mages who come here every year seem to be different, and it seems that this was a coincidence for Cyrus. Therefore, the contents of the tests are diverse. Shelley told me that it's up to him to take action, so I'll be able to deal with anything...

"I'll start when the top three quarters of this truck runs. So if you can score faster than me, you'll pass the first exam for now. Of course, using Reinforcement Magic is OK. I'll use it, too."

Again, but this time, the wild horse who came to see this was more annoying than the test participants.

"Hey, Julia. Isn't this quite advantageous?

"... no, don't be alarmed."

Yes, the truck here is 200 meters around. In other words, when it's 50 meters to go, Cyrus starts. It's impossible if it's normal. There's no way we can catch up. But to reduce the number of people, there is no doubt that there will be dropouts.

And each one goes to the start position. Unfortunately, the people who target me for bullying have solidified next door. And even as you look at us... it's easy to imagine coming. But I wasn't told not to interfere.

But let's not spoil it anymore. As it stands now, it's time to stop being afraid of yourself.

"Yes, well then. Here we go."

Silas said so with a slightly distracted voice, and everyone kicked the ground and ran away from the scene. As expected, the people next to me are going to surround me and even pull my clothes and tip me over... but to that extent I won't waver.

"Eh... hah!!?

"Hey, what's going on!?

"I don't know... isn't he a student?!

In a moment, when I turn on the switch as usual, I will continue to strengthen my body and step on the earth. I was in the middle group earlier, but I think I'm going to be in the top group soon... no, I can go like this.

Raising the gear one more time, I was already at the top by the time I was half-circuiting. Looking at it, I feel like there is some noise between the students around me and the students who are coming to see it, but I can't hear anything now. I don't need a sound right now. Just move your body and get to that goal faster than anyone else.

And a few more steps to Cyrus's starting position, a quarter. The hurdles will be rising because of me, but going to dusk would not be possible without this level of physical skill.

Well, let's get started.

That's what Mr Silas said and ran through the ground. Then, in just a few seconds, he already captures the following... and he swallows them one after the other.

But in the meantime, I can afford a goal. After that, Sherry and Sophia went on to score.

"Uoooooo!!

A male pupil who would be bullying me. He was the only one left. He is running desperately away from Cyrus, who is coming from behind with his last shout.

Incidentally, the rest of the human being is left out and sitting on the spot looking incredible.

And he managed to slip in and be safe. I didn't seem to be feeling well on Date, so I thought you had quite a physical ability...

"... yes, we have 12 passes. I thought we could have fewer than 10, but no, everyone in the Seventh City is excellent."

Sirus smiles nicely and is not tired of fine dust. He is a suit even though we are wearing easy-to-move combat clothes. [M] Still, I ran through this truck in just a few seconds. I really don't know if I can make it this fast... I don't know if I can judge by this speed alone, but I no longer have the impression that I was just a kind person.

"Hey, why are you still studying?

"But that lady-dressed bastard was number one, right?

"You were a long way ahead of Sherry the First Class Warlock."

"Hah... hah... Julia, you're so noble..."

The people around me looked at me and said a lot, but I didn't care anymore. I decided to move on. [M] So, that's enough. Even if I'm not afraid of other people, even if I'm afraid, I've decided... to wave this power for someone.

"Hah... hah... hah... Yulia, you're fast. I, uhh... I meant it, but I can't afford it anymore..."

Well, this is a must-have skill.

"Besides, I'm not short of breath. Gunu, I still regret it...."

When the two of us were talking like that, it was Sophia who came.

"Yahoo, yahoo. We both survived ~"

Sophia too.

"Beard, Sofia."

"Sherry, don't look like that anymore ~"

"It's always sticky, so it's depressing."

"It's a kind of communication ~"

"Hey!? Get away from me! I'm sweating!

Oh, my goodness, it's a maiden ~

"No... you too..."

"Even so, Julia. Was there a change in mood? Everyone's watching you."

"I'm ready. Shelley helped me out a lot."

Hmm. Heh.

Sophia stares at Shelley with a smile. Did you misunderstand that? Shelley's face became red.

"Beh! I didn't do anything weird!?

"Yeah... I know it wasn't that reaction, but come on."

"... hmm"

Someone is approaching us while Gayagaya and the two of them are making a scene. It was the man in charge. The haircut is over 180cm tall. Besides, I can see that it is covered in thick muscle even over clothes. If I had been two years ago, I would have just atrophied.

"Hey... it was Julia."

"I've always looked after this."

Lift your head down. Of course, I do so with disgust and irony. I'm not giving in to him anymore. [M] Take that frustrating eye from the front.

"My name is Keith. Remember that. Still, you seem to be running fast."

"Yeah. Better than you."

"You... don't have an attitude towards older people."

"It's a wonderful brain to mistake age alone for greatness. Of course, I respect older people. For those with inner surfaces....."

Don't tell me, you rascal-looking bitch.

"No, this is not a dress."

"Ugh! You look like a woman with hair and face!

"Hahaha... it's kind of like you don't have a crack in your mouth"

"Hah, look at that. Probably the next battle. You fall, I stay. Bye, Galilee."

"Well... I hope so."

"... chi"

I tried to stir it up to the maximum. I'm not without feelings either. [M] I have to pay for the cold water shower so far. Besides, I could see a little upset in his eyes because I had rebelled against him. But... if the guy who's been bullying you suddenly comes to complacency, you don't like it. That's right.

"Now... let's play a league game of rounds. We'll take the top three winners to the top cities."

What Cyrus will tell you. That was the final test.

A league game in action. In other words, we have 12 men left in a round-robin fight.

And then our battle began.