Bertina Wright. She is called Belle by those who are close to her. Such is the origin of Belle, there is nothing special about her. The ability of an antimagician is inherited to some extent. For this reason, marriage between excellent opponents is recommended, but Belle's parents were neither opponents nor anything else. They were just ordinary citizens. The parents also never dreamed that a child would be born to become a counter-magician.


''Bel.......you can use magic?''
'Yeah...'


　When he was a child, his father discovered something he could hardly believe. Magic. There are many things that can use it. Or so it seemed.


　 Certainly Belle had talent. Still, it was her own choice in life. Her parents didn't encourage her to do anything in particular, but when Belle was old enough to enter the Counter-Magic Academy, she spontaneously began to follow the path of becoming a Counter-Magician.


''........''


　She is a quiet person and is not very good at communicating with people. As a result, she has no friends at the school and is isolated. But her abilities are already well-documented. After only three years at the school, Belle became a soldier. Her parents congratulated Belle's talent with open arms. Besides, she had already reached the rank of first class anti-magician. Her parents were so proud of her.


''Belle, that's amazing.''
Yeah. Your father's right. You've become a great wizard.
"...Yeah. I'm going to work even harder. I want to work harder and harder, not just for my mom and dad, but for humanity...


　Then Belle became a soldier, and that's where she saw hell.


'Belle, run.........!　I'm done!


　They had come with their superiors to the Dusk Danger Zone Level 3. There, they had the misfortune to encounter a demon. The troops were almost completely destroyed. The only survivors are Belle and her superiors. But even so, Belle doesn't take the option of running away.



''--The Eighth Secret Sword, the Shiden Issen.



　It was one of the ten secret swords that Bell had developed. At this time, he hadn't yet used it in actual battle. Just one day, it should be a trump card when opposing the demon race. Then she drew her sword of flashing light. When the dazzling light was released from its sheath, the next moment the demon's arms were flying in the air.


''Gu........that skill.......d*mn it, I'm going to have to pull back here!


　The demon man finally said that and disappeared. Demons are not that different in appearance from humans. But its scarlet eyes are its most distinctive feature. Besides, individuals with tails and horns have been confirmed to exist as well. This time, the demon that I met was one with a tail, but its strength could not reach the strength of a human being. Even so, Belle was still comparable to its strength.


　After that, Bell didn't particularly chase after it. Right now, he had to give first aid to his superiors who were still alive. The first priority is that one.


'Major!　Please get a grip!
Bells are all right.
I'm still okay........!


　Already his superior officer's left arm and right leg had been severed, and blood had not stopped flowing from his stomach. It was obvious to everyone that he was already a dead man. Belle had long understood that. But he would not stop the healing magic. No, he couldn't stop it.


''Belle you're a vessel that can become a special class anti-magician...''
What, what are you talking about...?
'The blow you just delivered.
Major....


　He hadn't already cast a healing spell. Belle finally grasped his hand firmly and locked eyes with her superiors, tears streaming down her face.


''Belle, I'm begging you ... the world, humanity ... please, please ...''
Major.....


　Then the hand drops slackly. His pupils gradually dissipate, and he puts his hand to his neck. His pulse has stopped. Death. The person who had been fighting next to him all this time was dying.


　Thus, for the first time, Belle experienced the death of her companion.



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Bertina Wright. I'm appointing you as my new special-grade antagonist.
I respectfully accept....



　Bell reached the rank of Special Class Anti-Magician when he fought off a demon. Since then, she had seen even more of her companions die. Beyond the corpses of her companions that piled up, she swallowed even her sorrow and went further. The other special class anti-magicians also died one by one. It was because of the rise of the demons. For some reason, the demons began to appear near the level 3 of the twilight danger zone, and the special class anti-magicians ended up dealing with them. Belle survived among them. The number of demons she slaughtered was also one of the highest in the human race.

　And before she knew it, she had become the second in the special class anti-magician pecking order.

　The strongest swordsman who had survived the deaths of many anti-magicians and reigned over that mountain of corpses. Belle's mind was already frayed. What was it that was still supporting her? Even she herself doesn't know that. And the turning point in Belle's life was her encounter with Princess Liane.


''You are ... who are you?''
My name is Bertina Wright. I am going to be your escort for the remainder of the evening, and I will be your escort for the remainder of the evening, please. Please, Belle please call me Belle.
Bell?
Yes, sir.
Will Belle protect me?
Yes. Until the end of this life I will protect you....
Well it's nice to meet you, Belle.
"Yes. Lady Riane.


　The reason why she was ordered to guard the young girl was because Princess Liane was a special person among the royal family. Her peculiar ability 《Extras》. It could be a trump card for humanity. In order to protect it, Belle, who was ranked second in the special class anti-magician rankings, was sent out to defend it. He was the strongest of the human race in battle within a three-meter radius. Because of this ability, Belle began her mission of guarding Rihanu.


　How many months have passed since then? They were always together. Whenever and wherever they were together, they were always there. But a turning point would come. It was the time of the attack. Riane's talents were coming to fruition. It is a unique ability, Extra, that exposes this world. The time for it to be unleashed is near. That was known by Belle, who was at her side more than anyone else. She followed Liane's instructions and searched for evidence. To find the traitor. Belle, who was also a good at espionage, looked for every possible trace and then proceeded with Liane.


　Then the call came. At the same time, Liane's abilities were released. Normally, an outline would have been told in advance. That being the case, the only order was to come to the first ward city because it was an emergency. In terms of timing, I can't help but think it's odd.


''Rihanne-sama. A summons has been issued........
'Yes. But I should also go to the First Boundary City again. The traitor I've narrowed down the identity of the traitor approximately. But I'm not sure yet.
Who is it?


　Gulping and swallowing raw spit. Then Belle heard the name.


'I understand...'
Do not reveal this information to anyone. I don't want my ability to be exposed. Then I will head underground as soon as I arrive at the First Boundary City. Once there, I will know everything.
Me too....
'Belle must join the convocation. I'll be fine on my own.
But....
Belle. We need to work apart to hunt down the traitor. I understand.
Okay.


　It was a difficult decision. If it were true, Belle would also want to be by Liane's side. I think so, but the situation is already in motion. This summons is probably also the result of a traitor's move.


　And Belle and Liane will go their separate ways. To ensure that the traitor is exposed.