To Each Her Own Arena
"To Each Her Own Arena" is the fifteenth chapter of the manga Assassin's Creed: Blade of Shao Jun written by Minoji Kurata.
Summary
Beijing, China, 1530
Shao Jun faces off against an burnt Qiu Ju. Realizing brute strength will not work against him, Jun distracts him with quick attacks while trying to grasp a ceiling light with her rope dart. With the structure being weak from the fire, Jun pulled down the ceiling light down on Qiu Ju. Before she can leave with Qixie, Jun is grabbed by Qiu Ju. However, a pillar falls on top of him, effectively killing him. Before the building collapses, Jun and the empress escape the fiery mess.
Away from the fire, Qixie offers an apology for luring Shao here but Shao retorts and apologizes for not saving her earlier in their lives. When Jun offers to escape the palace again, the empress rejects the offer as she states that the Eight Tigers only have Zhang Yong left and that the emperor may listen to wiser counsel. Shao understands and hugs her before leaving.
Yokohama, Japan, 2019
Lisa wakes up from the simulation while Doctor Kaori Kagami asks her to wait fifteen minutes before going back. However, Lisa confronts the doctor and wants to call it a day before suffering more side effects from the Animus. Astonished, Dr. Kagami tells Lisa that she is close to finding out Jun's secrets. Before she can, Lisa tries to leave but Dr. Kagami locks the door. With a gun on Lisa, Dr. Kagami orders her to go back into Animus.
Characters in order of appearance
- Shao Jun
- Zhang Qijie
- Qiu Ju
- Kō Risa
- Kaori Kagami