About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, Orson faces a turning point in his life as he navigates an unexpected assassination attempt. Disguised as a Maid Lady, he encounters the seductive and mischievous Black Snake, who plays off Orson's awkwardness while simultaneously stepping into a protective role during the attack. The hired assassins, initially prepared for a straightforward mission, are taken aback by the sudden emergence of the blonde Maid Lady. As the brawl unfolds, a comedically chaotic scene showcases the Maid Lady taking charge, contrary to the expected victim role. Orson, although untrained in combat compared to the seasoned assassins, attempts to hold his own but struggles under pressure. Black Snake reveals her swordsmanship skills, and together they fend off the attackers more effectively than anticipated, surprising themselves with their teamwork. After defeating the assassins, the crowd's reaction shifts from admiration to chaos as they swarm Orson, causing distress as he tries to maintain his guise. Black Snake steps in to control the situation, leveraging her Originium arts to disperse the crowd. Grateful for Black Snake's intervention, Orson struggles to hold his composure as the stress of the situation takes its toll. However, as they attempt to leave, a sniper attack injures Orson, adding urgency to their escape. Black Snake, showing unexpected depth and emotion, wraps Orson's wound while confronting the crowd's passivity in the chaos. She delivers a powerful speech that critiques their inaction, prompting the onlookers to step aside, allowing them to finally escape. This chapter effectively blends humor, action, and a deeper commentary on heroism and the perception of strength.

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