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The Secret Assassin (continued . . .)

















	

















	
















	
	Janno climbed the tallest tree he could find. Far across the
	wilderness of greenery, he saw the distant glint of water.

	
	Then, with a blood-chilling screech and
	the beat of heavy wings—IT came !

	
	The tree shook
	under the impact
	of deadly talons.

	
	From down below, the
	assassin’s strange fire-
	arm spoke silent death !


























	

















	
















	
	Janno and Kittu rigged up a litter to carry the injured pilot.

	
	They struck out in the direction of the river—through
	the most hazardous country on all the planet Elekton !

	
	For three of them, at least, there was an urgent
	reason for haste. Three minds, each with a
	single, burning desire . . .

This installment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 656 on 10 August 1974.

 
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	In the translucent depths of the
	sea off Tharv, a lone hunter was
	closing with his prey.

	
	All at once,
	the hunter
	found himself
	—the hunted !

	
	Knocked unconscious by
	a shock-projectile, the
	victim was connected
	to a grab . . .

	
	And lifted aboard a
	waiting sea-craft.

	
	Later, when he had recovered consciousness . . .

	
	See here,
	you—whoever
	you are !

	
	Who I am is of no importance to you !
	I apologise for interrupting your
	sport, but I have need of your
	very special services.

	
	Who do you want
	me to kill—
	and for how much ?

	
	The Emperor Trigo !
	For half a million
	thullars ! Cash
	in advance !

This instalment was originally published in Look and Learn issue no. 653 on 20 July 1974.