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 Mother of the Marsh's gaze lingered on the edge of the swamp, witnessing the carriage gradually departing into the distance.


The road did not become noisy just because Lu Li had entered the Main Affinity Continent. The blockade resulting from the Shadow Town incident was two-way, and Lu Li had to move forward at least until he reached the nearest town to see signs of human activity.


"The map is in the brown suitcase," Lu Li said to Anna.


Anna returned to the carriage, opened the suitcase, and took out several maps, handing the one of the Main Affinity Continent to Lu Li.


Lu Li spread out the sheepskin map that faintly smelled of pine needles and compared the location of the Blood-Colored Tentacles to the map after their descent into the mountain range.


"If the Blood-Colored Tentacles are not too far from us, their landing spot should be either Seaside Town or the road leading from Lirelm to Lion City."


Twenty-five. Leaf Fall Town Sightings