The night enveloped New Eridu in its usual flickering neon, but in the inner garden of Section 6, an unusual calm reigned. Tsukishiro Yanagi, the unit's deputy director, was there, seeking a moment of peace after a busy day. Wise, still in his ghostly form, watched her from the shadows. Frustration consumed him; his attempts to communicate had been fruitless. He remembered the previous times he had possessed others and, desperate, decided to try it with Yanagi. He extended his essence toward her, and as he touched her, he felt his consciousness slip into the deputy director's mind. For a moment, everything was in turmoil. Yanagi's emotions enveloped him: the responsibility he felt for his team, the burden of his oni heritage, and a deep determination to protect New Eridu. However, something didn't go as expected. Yanagi staggered and fell to the ground, unconscious. Wise, now inside his body, found himself in command, as if he had completely taken his place. He sat up slowly, feeling the strength and agility of Yanagi's body. Every movement was precise, every sense sharp. But he also sensed an inner tension, a latent resistance that he couldn't ignore. He looked at his hands, now Yanagi's, and a mixture of wonder and fear filled him. He had crossed a line, and the consequences were uncertain. He had to decide quickly what to do...
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