Since then, we've come to the first ward city. We've just arrived at the place where we'll be staying now.


The best thing about this is that they are the worst. They're just regular criminals.
Well, yeah.


　Since then, I've told Sophia everything. I told her how I ended up in the twilight for two years. But it seems that she knew from the exchange and that's why she helped me out. I want to honestly thank her for her kindness.


''Even so, it's really disgusting to have those guys with me.......it sounds like we're going to have a party or something from now on.......''
'Wouldn't you agree, Sophia?　That's what I thought all along when Julia told me about it too!


　Shelly and Sophia were having a great time talking shit about them, but I kept getting depressed. If I hadn't been so weak in the first place, none of that would have happened. If I had always been strong, if I'd had the courage to refuse their demands, maybe that wouldn't have happened.

　When I thought about it, I hesitated to condemn Dan and his friends. There is certainly resentment. There is definitely a hatred that burns from deep within this body, but my conscience suppresses it. I, above all, did not want to be like them.

　I hated that ideology of oppressing the weak just because they were strong. Sure, in the twilight world, that was the truth. But it wasn't always true in the human world either. I believe that strong people are there to protect the weak, because the weak are there to protect themselves. Because weak people cannot protect themselves. So if strong people don't protect themselves, they will die. That's what I thought. If I'm going to use this power, it should be for someone else. It's the person like me in the past that I am now.


''Hmph........''
What's going on, Julia?
'No, it's nothing, Shelly. So, I think we're having a party tonight, right?
Yes.


　Then the three of us parted ways, deciding to meet here again in the evening. Sherry and Sophia both seem to have something to do. Fortunately, the party starts in the evening, so it should be fine, but I'm just not holding on to it.

　So let's take a look around the bounded city.

　With that decision made, I set out for the city.


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　As its name suggests, the Kekkai City has a ward. It is said that the ward has the effect of repelling the demon race. It is harmless to humans and it exists in all cities. But this first ward city has a more special ward. It's in the royal castle located in the center of the city.


　A royal castle. It is the place where the royalty lives. A royal family is a special being, a family that maintains this ward city. Thanks to them, the ward is maintained. However, it seems that the warding can only be maintained from the first ward city, although the logic behind this is unclear. Even if you are not directly in that city, all the ward cities are managed by the first ward city.

　That's why this place is so special.


''Hey, you...........What's your attitude after bumping into him?　Ah!


　As I was walking down the street, I heard such a voice coming from the back alley. And when I looked closely, I saw that it was a girl there. Her hair is tied up in twin-tails, and she has an innocent look on her face. But if anything, it was an appearance that should be described as beautiful rather than cute.

　Also, from the looks of it, she was probably younger...but she was surrounded by three large men. It seems to be a struggle.


''Huh ... um, can you get out of my way?''
Hey, hey, hey, hey. You bumped into me, didn't you?
Well you're going to get a lot of jokes...


　The man then tries to draw the sword at his waist. Perhaps all three of them are anti-magicians, but attacking a human is a crime. And there's no way that girl can handle these men.


''Excuse me ... did this girl do something rude?''
'Oh?　Who are you?
He's my brother.
Well, my brother...


　No, I don't believe it. I thought that was a pretty lousy argument, but can you understand it?

　This girl and I don't look anything alike. First of all, the color of her hair is very different. I've got a very white hair color, while hers is a light pink color. And the face doesn't resemble each other at all. We are complete strangers, but I guess men don't care about that. At any rate, it seems that he wants to vent his frustation. Then it's okay for me to be his partner.


"You know how to make up for it, don't you, brother?
Hey, let's do it.
The usual?

　All three of these guys seem to be doing this on a regular basis. Apparently, we can't let these guys off the hook.


''Stay in the back I'll take care of things here.
'Yeah!　Thank you, big brother!


　Oh you're a good swallowing boy. He's getting along with my poor acting.

　And I stare at the three of them. Their weapons are all broadswords. But perhaps they are using magic as well. I immediately activate the Twilight Sight and check the flow of magic elements.


　The four major attributes..........................Ice? I see, it's like generating ice at my feet to block my movements and then beating up the rest of the body.......but....


"Oraa, d*mn it!


　One of the men said that and activated the magic. But I didn't allow it to happen. Closing the distance in just one step, I cut through the magic-building magic element as it is with the Invisible Blade 《Invisible Blade》, starting from the index finger of my right hand. In order to activate the magic, the magic element must converge. That means that if you make that convergence dissipate, you can block the activation of magic. Normally, magical elements are not perceptible, so such a trick is impossible. But my Twilight Sight catches it.


　And then, a flash.


''Huh...!　The magic...!


　He's panicking, but I'm already in front of him. Then he thrust the Invisible Blade into my neck. Furthermore, he also activated the Invisible Blade with the fingers of his left hand. He also snatches it at the necks of the remaining two. It cuts through the skin slightly so that it can be perceived, and furthermore, it makes the invisible blade bite into the wall.


''........If you won't do anything else, can you go away?　I won't hurt you anymore.
Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee.


　The three men leave, looking at each other as if they were monsters. After all, I don't feel good doing this........ Thinking about that, I turn back to the girl.


''You're good. Very good. Is that illusionary magic?　Out-of-system magic, and that's a rare thing when it's not healing. From the looks of it, it's like an invisible sword?　The length seems to be optional, but not yet flexible. It seems to specialize in spacing, which is his specialty. Now it was fingers, but that's something other than fingers you can use for something stick-like, right?　Apparently you have a starting point. What do you normally use?
'Well that's the knife...'


　The mood is different. He's acting more confident than before. And for some reason I've been using respectful language. This girl is younger than me, but she's strangely pressured. And the analysis is too accurate. How can you know that much in a moment?　Who is this girl?

'Knife I see. It's true that with a knife, it's no wonder you were carrying yourself earlier. But I haven't seen one as skilled as you........oh!　Are you Yulia by any chance?
''Well I am indeed Yulia, but how do you know that?''
''I'm Eira from the First Citadel, the sixth year of the Anti-Magic Academy. My rank as an anti-magician is Special Grade. I'm Eira, a specialist anti-magician. It's a pleasure to meet you, Julia.
Ha....what?


　This is how I met another new and different, special class anti-magician.