About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, Orson converses with a timid boy named Ino about the hero Simon and the sacrifice of his loved one, Ni Ya, for the world's greater good. Orson struggles to explain why Simon doesn't attempt to resurrect Ni Ya, revealing his own internal conflict about the justice of such sacrifices in a seemingly cold universe. He tries to lift the spirits of the children he’s teaching by sharing a story about the "Chainsaw Devil and the Mighty," which successfully diverts their attention from earlier somber thoughts. Amidst this, Orson reflects on the innocence of the children, who will eventually face dark futures, and imagines that perhaps he could alter their tragic fates. As night descends, he shares a moment with Ino and Sa Sha, bonding over their friendship and making plans for tutoring. Later, Orson faces the practical difficulty of where to sleep, ultimately being informed by an infected warrior that he will share a tent with a significant figure known as the Patriotic Master. Orson is filled with anxiety about this arrangement, especially in light of his own uncertain status in this new world. Before going to sleep, Orson engages in a serious conversation with the Patriotic Master, who challenges him to define his goals and the essence of his protective ambitions. Orson reflects on his past and contemplates the need for a deeper purpose, remembering a girl who once urged him to find something worth protecting. The chapter concludes with Orson's realization in the morning that the settlement is more than it seems and that he needs to focus on figuring out how to truly protect others rather than maintaining an aimless existence.

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