Noah: "..." Although he had no idea why Jiang Xia's consciousness looked different from his body.
Now wasn't the time to dwell on such details.
—In short, Noah had gone out earlier, but failed to find where "Jiang Xia's" body was, and naturally couldn't seize it.
So he decided to feign weakness and lure him in—
After Jiang Xia won, he would definitely return to his body as soon as possible.
As long as Noah kept a close eye on where Jiang Xia went afterward and noted the route he took back to his body... he would have a real chance to take over that body.
The script was perfect.
Unfortunately, only the beginning went as Noah had expected.
—After Jiang Xia won, he didn't retreat. Instead, as though he knew that "Noah's" consciousness was currently inside the rat, he turned and walked over.
The two ghosts asked in confusion, "...Master?"
"No rush. We'll leave later." Jiang Xia's voice remained calm.
He pulled over a chair cushion that had fallen to the floor, dusted it off, and sat down across from Mouse-Noah.
Noah: "...?"
Leave! What are you waiting for?!
Noah was utterly baffled by Jiang Xia's actions.
But he didn't dare make any rash moves. All he could do was raise his head and stare Jiang Xia in the eye, pretending he really was nothing more than an innocent rat.
The two ghosts silently watched everything. After a while, they suddenly began to form a vague guess.
—They could sense that more and more edible killing intent was gathering in Mark Space.
Outside, in the lounge on the first floor of Beika City Hall.
Haibara Ai had been sitting by the bedroom door with her chin propped on her hand, boredly watching the rising smoke.
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