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

Events happen suddenly.

Every day in peace and security without any problems. Even then, it happens when it happens. That's what it is. Besides, I'm not trying to tell you a lesson. But listening to this story made me feel destined. [M]

"Death by mutilation... a case?"

Sounds like it.

"Cause of death?

"It seems like a shock to death due to heavy bleeding....."

"But?"

"I don't have one."

"What is it?

"Scars and... organs."

"Was it excised?

"The autopsy showed no signs of organ removal."

"... then, how?"

That's why it's a mutilation.

"This is the timing."

"I don't suppose it has anything to do with the traitor."

Senpai Eira and I were in the briefing room of Squad Seventy-One. It's just me and Senpai right now, waiting for the rest of the team. The story that Senpai brought me earlier was a serious one.

Murder. Crime exists in this borderline city. Homicide is not zero. But it's unusual to hear of a mutilation... for the first time. Bleeding shock death, no scars, no organs. I mean, the killer didn't just kill the man. I can understand that he died in some special way.

Talking to senpai a lot, other crew members come in.

"Well... we're all here. Before we go to dusk this time, we need to share information. I think some of you already know that the mutiny happened in the Seventh Concord City. The cause of death is unknown. There was no trauma to the body, but a lot of blood and organs were missing. There was no cut. The killer is still unknown."

"Colonel, do you have any evidence?

Lieutenant Bates asks, but the Colonel looks reluctant.

"... I don't know. I don't know anything... at the moment. By the way, the estimated time of death was around 2: 00 last night. So don't inadvertently come out at night. It may just have a job to guard the city. It's the work of the gendarmerie, but we'll be there if we need armed intervention. Just get ready. That's good."

Copy that.

That's all we talked about, and we went to dusk as usual.

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……

I plan to use the Multiple Knife in today's battle. When I take it out of my chest pocket, as usual, I first activate a regular invisible sword, Invisible Blade. And a flash of the monster in front of me. After all, I thought the expression process was faster and easier to handle. Invisible Blade, an invisible sword, requires magic elements to maintain or change its shape. It's not necessary in large quantities, but it's an image of getting fewer and fewer. However, I felt that this composite dagger "Multiple Knife" was able to activate the invisible sword "Invisible Blade" with less magic than usual or better than usual.

And I will release the true value of this knife. [M]

"--The Burst of Explosion"

Then, it spreads by piercing the monster in front of it and spreading countless blades. I am currently fighting Gould, a humanoid monster, but it is very effective. When an invisible blade pierces several goules at once, it screams from the pain.

I didn't miss the gap, but I released the burst state and stormed it. With momentum, I choked my neck.

"Phew...."

Yulia, how are you?

"Senpai, yes, I like the new weapon."

"Is that what you got in the tech department?

"Yes, there are countless spine-like protrusions embedded in the knife."

"Ahh... that's why there was a hole like that."

"Yes, it is."

That's what the Colonel said today, so we're back in danger zone level 3 to the Seventh Frontier City.

That's Shelly and Bell.

I think so.

Shelley and Bell were training in the field when they returned safely to the military base. That said, neither one of us moves slightly. Whatever you're doing, me and Senpai will unexpectedly find out.

"Haaaaaaaa!!

……

Flash. Shelley pulls out the dagger from her waist and pulls out the knife. But at the next moment, Mr. Bell's dagger caught me.

"Eh... senpai, did you see that?

"I can't see."

Mr. Bell is amazing after all.

Well, without character or anything, I guess that's the second place in the sequence.

Mr. Bell is not as confident as he was the last time we met. That being said, if you are told that you are full of confidence, that is not the case. Just a quiet, quiet look. There is no affection in his eyes. Dark, no-show eyes and a unique atmosphere that swallows everything. I can feel it at this distance. I wonder how much pressure Shelley is facing.

"Well, I'm coming. See you later, Julia."

"Yes, well done."

Senpai seems to have left, but I decided to take a closer look because I was concerned. [M]

"Well... that's... much better... Sherry..."

"No, not yet... this is how it's always done lightly..."

"I... I'm... I'm fine... and my swordsmanship is getting pretty good... No, I knew it... use a sword... that's right..."

"Oh, really!?

"Wow, I'm... I'm not good at talking... but uhh, I'm not lying...

Looks like they're talking about something. I'm sorry to bother you, but it's time to go. And I was going to leave this place, too.

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Oh, it's Julia.

Nick, what a strange encounter.

I see. Why don't we take a bath together? "

"Like"

I was just about to sweat. Nick's invitation was the best timing. I was getting used to living here, and I was able to build relationships with other people. Besides, Nick often invites me to various places to look at me. [M]

"Phew... how far have you been today?

"I've reached level 3. As usual."

"That's what makes it so special. Level 3 as usual....."

"How far do Nick and the others usually go?

"We're pretty good at Level 2. I've been to Level 3 a few times, but I still can't. I feel like I'm short on strength."

"I see... level 3 is certainly quite strong."

"Does Julia feel the same way?

"Hmm. We don't lose one-on-one, but dusk fights are a lot of group fights. My combat style is a proximity specialist, so I'd love to. If you can use the magic of the four attributes, I think the battle will be a little wider, but I can't use it."

"Are you sure it was Twilight Syndrome?

"Maybe. I don't know the cause, but I couldn't use it after dusk... I think so."

"I see... no, I thought the Premium Versus Mage was invincible, but there's so much more to it."

"Well, I'm just a human being. There are limits."

Ha, it's different.

Discuss the situation with Nick next to him in the public bath. It was already perfectly customary to laugh like this. After that, I talked about the mutilation.

Did you hear about the mutilation?

"Yeah, maybe there's a traitor involved."

I see. I think so..... "

"It's bad luck to be out here... right?

"That's right. It's probably time to hide. Even the entire army is on alert. It doesn't make sense to act here."

"Is it someone else, or dare you...?"

"Do I have to?

"Hah... well, I can't come to a conclusion as it is."

That's right.

We did not neglect this matter. [M] But this is the beginning. No... it's not over at all. The claw marks of that raid... still remain deep in mankind.