About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, Maria is distressed about the impending sale of a family sofa, a symbol of their declining status. Orson and Shining discuss the dire financial circumstances facing the Nearl family, and Maria reveals her uncertainty about her motivations for competing in a knight tournament. Orson, who is supposed to be a low-ranking participant, finds himself unexpectedly positioned as Maria's retainer knight amidst family pressures. As night falls, Orson contemplates the family's situation, questioning why Margaret hasn’t intervened and foreshadowing potential conflicts at the tournament. An altercation erupts when Marna, a middle-aged man, confronts Orson, dismissing Maria's aspirations as foolish. This leads to a duel challenge from Orson, asserting his commitment to Maria's cause. Just as tensions rise, Marna receives an urgent call, prompting him to momentarily shift his focus. In the next scene, Maria apologizes to Orson for the chaos, and they head to register for the tournament. Orson, despite being inexperienced in knightly combat, remains determined to secure a good ranking to help with their financial struggles. As part of his preparation, Orson seeks out training from Black Snake, a political figure with hidden combat skills. Their training sessions take on a humorous tone as Black Snake reveals his adeptness in various weapon forms, highlighting his unglamorous past. Arriving at the knight association for registration, Orson is struck by the elegant architecture, a stark contrast to the industrial buildings in Ursus. This sets the stage for the upcoming tournament and the challenges he and Maria will face as they navigate their intertwined destinies amidst family pressures and societal expectations.

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