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

A week after that. I dived to the deepest part of the dungeon, but nothing happened, so I'm walking through the world again at dusk. [M] But what does it mean to keep wandering for a year and not be able to return to one of the bounded cities?

With that in mind, I felt some disturbing signs.

"Hmm? What is this...?

Recently, the feeling that should be called the sixth sense has become stronger, and I can feel strange signs. [M]

"Boundary... what is it?

And as I went through the woods, I felt the boundaries stretching. Human beings support the union. Maybe there are people ahead. I thought so and cut the border with an invisible sword, Invisible Blade.

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Walking slowly inside, it was the village that was spreading there. I'm sure the style... you call this Japanese-style? There were several houses lined up with stone and wood rather than bricks. Judging by the development of this civilization, there is no doubt that there are human beings. Yes, I thought it would be a surprise. [M]

"The line is broken! Ooh!

"Hostile attack!? How many!?

"You're breaking that line!? Is that Maxwell's?

I started scrambling. And it wasn't human running around, even though it was human. It was a demon race. Incidentally, we classify beasts that are united with the demons, but without intelligence, as monsters, and those with intelligence as demons. Based on that, this is definitely a demonic tribe. And if you look at the horns growing in your head, it's obvious. That's... august.

Having the same intelligence as a person, but also considerable physical function. Especially good at handling swords, too much in people's hands... I certainly remember learning that at the academy.

"You!? What is it?!?

Surrounded by several augers. At the same time, I thought about it. Until now, if we meet, we will fight immediately. The killing started. I was trying to escape right away, but it seemed like you would listen to me... or I decided that it would make sense, so I raised my hand and named myself.

"The race is human. My name is Julia."

Listening to the words, the surrounding augers are stunned.

"Huh!? A human...?! That's impossible! Where do you think you are!

"But look. Isn't that the Twilight with the right arm?

"It's true... that arm..."

"Quickly, call the length!

I was raising my arms so my sleeves were just down and my arms were round. [M] Speaking of which, this erosion of the right arm is growing longer over time. From the shoulder to the elbow, the red and black patterns are intertwined and stretched to the wrist.

Have you seen this and suddenly changed your reaction? And who is the Twilight?

When you think about it, you clearly see an auger with a different atmosphere. The clothes I was wearing seemed to be well taken care of, and I realized at a glance that I was quite a high-ranking person. Even more notable is its muscles. Lumpy muscles that you can see from the top of your clothes. Definitely the strongest man in this village.

"... Twilight Asgardian ? Hmm, Julia. Let's talk about it."

"You're not going to attack me? Eating humans....."

"... do you think all demons are human enemies? Well, let's talk about that, too. And if it's the Twilight, let's treat it with respect."

And I followed the person I thought was the leader. I was already trying to escape while I was walking. However, although the surrounding augers are seen to be jirojiro, there is no willingness to attack.

Are you used to humans? But that stupid... human being living in the dusk... flashed at that time. Yes, that's how I live. It's no wonder there are other people alive in the dusk. Why haven't you thought about it before...?

"Sit down. It seems like tea."

"... thank you."

When I sat on a soft square cloth I had prepared, I sat down like the other person. [M]

"I'm the head here, Edgar. Well, let's do it with Julia. Why are you here? I don't think they're here to raid."

"Well... I don't know if you'll believe me, but I was thrown into the dusk world a year ago... and I've been wandering around for a year with a lost statement."

"Oh, my God! So you've been wandering this dusk by yourself every year since you got out of that border city?

"Yes, but did Edgar know about the city?

"Hmm... I don't know about you, but Auga is neutral."

"Eh!? Isn't everything hostile to humans!?

"Of course, 80-90% would be. However, the remaining 10% to 20% are not. Some of us are friendly to humans. Besides, 150 years ago in the Human Magic War, I was saved by humans. At that time, Auga said he was neutral, but other species didn't allow it and attacked him. Since then, we have been friendly to humans. Certainly, a few years ago... three years ago, a human came here. Just like you, carve a red and black mark on your arm."

"Do you know this arm?

"That is the proof of the Dusk. In other words, it's a proof of human adaptability to dusk."

"Adapt to dusk? Is there anything at dusk?

"You don't know? Twilight is poisonous to humans. That doesn't mean you die instantly. In the twilight world, humans are slowed down and demons are strengthened. However, there are exceptionally individuals who are also fortified in humans. That's the twilight....."

"Really...."

I learned from hearing that story. I don't think I can be so strong without talent. [M] Not that I had the talent to sleep, but I was forced to open up by dusk... and the more I heard, the more convincing I was.

"So, what did the guy who came here three years ago do?

"I said I was wandering. Nothing in particular... But I left some books behind. And when the humans came, they asked me to give them to them."

"A book...?"

"Hmm. But you... you're quite familiar with it."

"Do you understand?

"I know how it fits at dusk. You are as familiar as or more familiar with the people of that time."

"What is dusk in the first place? I heard that it occurred during the Man-Man War and defeated humans....."

"I don't know."

Huh?

"This twilight is an unknown substitute. Where does it originate and whether it is the cause in the first place? Or is it spontaneous or unknown?"

"I see... the outside world is full of mysteries."

"More than that, you. You want to go back to the border city?

"... I forgot! Yes, you know!? Where is this place!?

"Of course, it is located in the far east of the continent. If we go a little further east, there's only the ocean ahead."

"Far East!? Isn't that the opposite!?

"What a surprise. I didn't expect anyone to come here in just one year on foot from the border city....."

The world map is in my head. There are humans in the west. There are seven boundary cities that penetrate the land to the west vertically. There's no way we're going to make it. I went all the way in the opposite direction... and came to the end of the continent.

"Can I get a map?

"... would you like to compete?

Huh?

"We are a species that lives in Wu, and the twilight who came three years ago was strong."

"Did you win?

"No, I lost. It was an overwhelming loss. And I've learned more from that defeat in the last three years. Why don't you give it a try?

"If you win, you'll give me a map?

"No, winning or losing is fine. In the meantime, I want to fight with you with all my might... When you're done, books and maps. I'll give you clothes and bags. You can also provide food."

"Thank you so much for everything..."

"So, will you take it?

"Of course! Thank you very much."

Anyway, I was hungry for people now. Besides, I'm glad that you're wearing something like practice. I wanted to know how strong I am in this world.

And I was going to fight the leader of Augusta.