Mission 51 (
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The Assassin Leader's smile upon finding Olka's group
While the fireworks show is about to commence, Yor, Olka, Gram, and Zeb walk through the halls of Princess Lorelei. Yor says their destination is Storage Area 3 and explains the plan to get Olka off the cruise and to the rendezvous ship, hoping to proceed during the fireworks show. The group unknowingly passes by the Assassin Leader, who catches a whiff of Olka's perfume. Recognizing the group's scents, he ominously grins at finally finding them.
Meanwhile, Anya and Loid head outside to watch the fireworks. Anya sees a child getting a piggyback ride and tells Loid that she cannot see the sky, prompting him to carry her on his shoulders. Anya looks around the crowd for Yor and tries to listen for her thoughts amongst the crowd, but cannot due to everyone's excitement.
Anya becomes excited as the fireworks show begins
On the way to the ship's bow, Yor peers down a hallway to see two men on the other side. She suspects they may be assassins and attempts to go to a different route through the lounge, which she discovers is also blocked. Yor realizes all the passages are being guarded by the enemy and decides to go up to the deck instead of fighting past them. As soon as they step out, the fireworks show starts. Anya is excited by the spectacle, while the group is startled by the sudden noise. After calming down, they continue onward.
Yor protects Olka and Gram from an assassin
From above, a sniper watches them and prepares to shoot Olka and Gram as another firework goes off. Yor quickly grabs the two out of the way but gets her arm grazed by the shot. The sniper is shocked, then barely dodges Yor's weapon after she throws it at him. In succession, another assassin with throwing knives attacks. He lunges at Yor, who shatters his blade with a kick and throws a hand strike, which he blocks with another knife.
After the man backs off, Yor checks on Olka's safety. Suddenly, a large number of assassins reveal themselves and surround the group. Yor is surprised that she had not sensed any of them and realizes how good they all are. She draws her weapons and gets into a fighting position to defend her clients.
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- In the volume release of this chapter, the Swordsman appears in place of another assassin (which may have been his initial design) in the chapter's final page.
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