A brainwashed Ougi man attempts to pass one of the Commander's psychic serpents to one of Nura Kidoin's ogres. However, Nura's control over the ogre is so complete that he resists the serpent's effects and subdues the man with no trouble. Kagen Shiromi is impressed with her ability, noting that if the Ayakashi portion of him were an ogre, he would wish to serve her, too. He sees that Gin even seems to draw some enjoyment from being under Nura's control. Masamori Sumimura ventures deeper in the headquarters, searching for the Commander, who does not seem to be present.