The Odd Department

Li Ziming took a bite of the cake and found that it tasted absolutely wonderful. Although Sanji often made desserts and the like, they really did not compare to the cake in his hand. Li Ziming suddenly became intensely interested in the Biscuit the old man had been rambling about.

"Sorry, Nemu?" Li Ziming approached Nemu.

"You don't have to call me Sis. Just call me Nemu..." Nemu brought over another plate. "Would you like another?"

"Thanks..." He really wanted to say something, but the cake in her hand was simply too delicious. Li Ziming was utterly unable to resist the temptation of that food. "Um, can I ask whether you baked all these cakes, Nemu?"

"That's right." Nemu nodded, picked up a large conical flask, and poured some tea for Li Ziming. "After all, it's just me and Teacher here. Oh, adding you and Budian makes four people."

"I'm not Budian!" Edward protested, only to be struck directly by a piece of cake.

"Four people?" Li Ziming asked in disbelief. "Isn't this a Marine scientific research institution? Why are there so few people here..."

"Who knows? There were quite a few people here originally, but they all ran off one after another." The old man shook his head. "In the end, only Nemu and I remained. Oh, and Biscuit." The old man casually picked up a large platter covered with neatly arranged biscuits.

"Ran off?" Li Ziming was filled with confusion, or perhaps a headache. "Isn't the Marine's scientific research institution unified?"

"Yes, but there are several departments." The old man spoke as though it were obvious.

"Then let me ask you this: what exactly does our department research?" Li Ziming had begun to form some incredible suspicions.

"Legendary creatures, of course!" The old man looked proud. "Kid, have