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

"It appears again, I will kill it..." Anna withdrew her soul projection and breath, whispering coldly.


The exorcists observed from a distance as Lu Li bowed his head and gazed at the indelible brand on the back of his hand.


But this should not lead to the assumption that the blood-colored tentacles are harmless; their true nature remains a parasitic entity living off Lu Li, and their act of driving away demons was merely a battle for the host.


Regardless, the threat of the devil had been minimized, leaving only the ignorable curse that "will appear to take his soul away after Lu Li's death."


Anna's figure gradually faded, and the exorcists who confirmed the incident had subsided exchanged glances. The lead night watchman approached Lu Li and returned his investigator badge.


Thirty-five. The identity behind the scenes