I am the righteous path.

A door unfolded before him.
Evil thrived, and whispers spilled from within.
The resentful compound eyes flickered and vanished, the presence longing to burst out was blocked inside, and the alluring murmurs echoed in the ear.
The sticky, pink brain mumbled something. A figure cloaked in a yellow robe watched from a distance. A dark green presence, smelling of blood, roared. A string of wondrous soap bubbles released friendliness—and many, many guests.
They sincerely invited Lu Li to join this mad party.
Lu Li stepped in, his stride resolute and unwavering.
He had no reason to refuse.

Detective Agency of the Bizarre

The oppressive aura of the Evil God immobilized Jojo and Fran as if they were facing a natural predator; they could do nothing but watch as bystanders while Mr. Luli negotiated with the Evil God.


Lu Li was noncommittal, "What do you want me to do?"


"Enter the swamp... help our fight against it..."


It was clear that the it the Mother of the Marsh spoke of was the unknown Evil God.


"This deal is not equal," Lu Li frowned in response.


The Mother of the Marsh's whisper resonated, "What do you want..."


The Divine Statue of the Mother of the Marsh slowly began to flicker, "There are some humans hiding in Shadow Town... its minions are drawing near... trade with me... I will tell you how to save them..."


Trembling under the evil aura, Fran suddenly looked up, his expression becoming somber.


Lu Li shouldn't have, nor had any reason to—for a group of strangers—


"Okay, I will help you as much as possible," Lu Li watched the statue, "How do we seal the agreement."


Three hundred twelve. Death knell