About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, the tension between characters Orson and Koschei becomes evident as they engage in a power struggle, with Koschei dismissing Orson's attempts at dialogue. Talula speaks up to get information about noble power distribution in Qie City but faces Koschei's demand: she must ensure Orson doesn't bother him for a month in exchange for the information. Meanwhile, Orson, in a vehicle with engineer Isaac, expresses his disdain for typical mission clichés which involve romantic entanglements, revealing his cynical outlook on love and relationships in the dangerous world they inhabit. As they reach Qie City, the oppressive atmosphere for the infected is highlighted through their conversations. Isaac shares insights about the city's history, and Orson receives blueprints of the city’s underground maintenance passages, emphasizing its dark underbelly. When Isaac leaves to carry out his task, Orson prepares for his mission to acquire a false identity and make contact with the influential Rostov family. As Orson navigates the streets of Qie City, he recognizes the rise of new nobility alongside the old, showing the tension between power dynamics. Suddenly, he finds himself inadvertently caught up in a dangerous situation involving Zhialu, a girl he recognizes as part of a notable family, who is being chased by armed thugs. Although she urges him to escape, Orson assesses the threat and prepares to confront the attackers, displaying a mix of detached cynicism and a sense of responsibility stirred by Zhialu’s precarious situation. Their encounter hints at forthcoming challenges and a potential alliance as they face the threats lurking in the shadows of Qie City.

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