About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, a group of reconnaissance soldiers is discussing the infamous figure known as "The Suspension skill," whom many regard with skepticism and disdain, especially since few have actually encountered this mysterious entity. One soldier reflects on the horrors of a massacre he witnessed upon his assignment to the Northern Territory patrol, detailing two brutal slaughters led by the patrol under noble orders. The second massacre, in which a black-haired youth referred to as the "Silenced Boy" deftly slaughters the patrol members with a shapeless blade, deeply traumatizes the soldier, leaving him with a scar that serves as a constant reminder of that day. As the chapter progresses, we see the aftermath of the soldier's traumatic encounter as he tries to find comfort among his comrades in an abandoned cabin. Their rowdy banter is interrupted by a knock at the door, from which a familiar figure emerges: the "Silenced Boy" himself. Despite the soldier's paralyzing fear, he witnesses the boy presenting himself as a harmless traveler, disarming the tension with innocence rather than hostility. The soldier grapples with his memories of terror as the atmosphere in the cabin shifts from mockery to hesitation, prompting a mix of confusion and dread among the soldiers. The chapter culminates in the boy, now known as Orson, blending into the dynamic of the enemy patrol, warming himself by the fire while the soldiers struggle with their fear and uncertainty regarding his presence. Orson innocently engages with the soldiers, unintentionally defusing their mockery with his obliviousness, leaving the team leader and others caught between feelings of fear and the bizarre charm of the boy’s demeanor.

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