Ch. 1A Cat Assassin Isn't Exactly Cold
Key Plot Points and Events
- Nana, codename No.77, an assassin working part-time in Rhodes Island's HR, prepares for a mission.
- She attends a public event hosted by Loken Watertank Research Institute, where her target, a Ursus noble advocating against infected rights, is present.
- Nana disassembles an Arts relay panel, scatters Originium crystals on the target's car seat, and leaves without incident.
Character Developments
- Nana demonstrates her professionalism and adaptability as an assassin, using her environment to her advantage and maintaining her cover.
- The target, a Ursus noble, displays arrogance and disregard for local customs, making him an unpopular figure.
Significant Themes
- The contrast between Nana's professional life as an assassin and her personal life as a seemingly ordinary woman.
- The tension between Ursus nobles and Columbia locals, reflecting the broader conflict between Ursus and Kazdel.
- The issue of infected rights and the potential exploitation of infected individuals for medical research.
Character Interactions
- Nana interacts with her broker, who provides mission details and guidance.
- Nana observes the target's interaction with local staff, revealing his arrogance and disdain for local customs.
- Nana encounters children playing in her neighborhood, leading to a brief, humorous interaction with a young Feline girl named Matilda.
- Nana's eldest sister, a baker, takes care of Matilda, showing the family's close bond despite their busy schedules.