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 Mantis Ghost, also known as the Mantis Phantom by some.


Mantis comes from its form, ghost comes from its ability—to penetrate entities.


The Mantis Ghost is not a particularly challenging anomaly to deal with; there are countless more terrifying anomalies in the wilderness, as its weakness is quite obvious: as long as you keep your distance and remain quiet, it won't detect you.


"You seem to have more questions." Katerina observed Lu Li.


Lu Li remained silent for a moment before choosing to voice his question to Katerina, "Have you heard of the Shadow of the Evil Spirit Girl?"


Katerina shook her head as she recalled, then suggested, "Someone in Tang Ge Town must know."


She hoped Lu Li would go to the town, as that meant she would receive a large reward.


Provided that Lu Li truly was a pure human.


"I will go to the town with you." Lu Li understood Katerina's intentions, but he did not refuse.


He needed to find out what had happened in this world, and—


15. Do not believe