A 17-year-old assassin known as Code name 13 or Shadow. After accidentally killing a bystander, she undergoes psychological retraining. She investigates a criminal syndicate, kills several members, rescues Monji, and is captured. Eventually kills Ariel, defeats her mentor Umbra, and assassinates the Handler. Umbra reveals her real name is Nomi before dying.
Both operatives independently strike at the criminal syndicate, creating an unspoken alignment.
Both are operatives of the same international killing organization, sharing a professional background.
A crime boss involved in a major transaction that ends in a lethal confrontation.
A corrupt official within the criminal network who is eliminated by the protagonist.
Ariel is a political candidate and syndicate leader who becomes the protagonist's primary target.
A close bond forms between the suspended assassin and her neighbor, leading to mutual protection.
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