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

There was no excitement from victory, only weariness that filled both body and soul.


Lu Li looked toward the regathered Human-faced Bug Swarm, feeling their emotions, and loosened his tightly clenched hand from Sequence 1.


Sequence 1 floated in front of Lu Li, its silver-coated barrel and the three fully blossomed roses elegant and beautiful.


The remaining Human-faced Bugs hesitated not and charged toward Sequence 1, seeking release for their souls.


A faint vortex formed in front of him, with Lu Li's black hair flowing with the viscous deep-sea currents, and his black eyes slightly narrowed in quiet anticipation.


Without farewell or delay, the last Human-faced Worm collided with the Spirit-Calling Gun, dissipating into nothingness.


The surging flow of water stilled, and the viscous deep-sea returned to tranquility.


Three hundred thirty-seven. End