"Join you?"
Tsuchimikado Motoharu's suggestion left Fang Li even more surprised.
So surprised that he nearly froze on the spot.
"What? Is that so strange?"
As though he had anticipated Fang Li's reaction, Tsuchimikado Motoharu smiled mischievously.
"Isn't that perfectly normal? Everyone wants strong, reliable companions!"
And Fang Li was exactly that kind of strong, reliable companion.
In terms of strength, Fang Li could defeat Kanzaki Kaori, a Saint.
In terms of intellect, Fang Li could navigate Academy City by relying on certain advantages of his own.
And in terms of methods, Fang Li even possessed countless mysterious means that compelled Aureolus himself to keep watch.
Frankly speaking, if they were looking for "talent," then Fang Li was undoubtedly the highest-ranking target in Tsuchimikado Motoharu's mind.
Therefore, it did not seem strange at all that Tsuchimikado Motoharu wanted to recruit Fang Li.
Yet, it was enough to leave Fang Li stunned.
Because...
"Do you think I need to join the Dark Department?"
Fang Li bluntly voiced those words.
Causing Tsuchimikado Motoharu to laugh and shake his head.
"Indeed, from a practical standpoint, you do not need to join the Dark Department."
What was the Dark Department?
The Dark Department was simply where people did dirty things that could not be done openly.
Tsuchimikado Motoharu, Accelerator, Yuzuriha Awaki, and Ezali had all joined the Dark Department for that reason.
"Academy City has far too much darkness, and darkness is called darkness because the light cannot reach it."
Tsuchimikado Motoharu said so.
"In other words, if you remain in the light, you cannot see the darkness, and it becomes difficult to fight it."
Like Accelerator—he had previously protected Last Order, believing his ability was enough to handle every disaster, only to pay the price for that arrogance.
If the enemy hid in