About Me Being Adopted by Talula (Complete).

Summary

In this chapter, the focus is on the Plastic Knight, who is fully aware that the ideal of chivalry has been overshadowed by the commercial nature of knightly competitions. He contemplates the struggles of Maria, a novice knight who feels pressured to uphold her family name, especially since her sister Margaret was a successful knight. Maria is confused about her place in the knightly hierarchy and whether her participation is truly meaningful or merely a tarnish on her family's legacy. Sofia and Orson discuss Maria’s situation, noting that her personality mirrors that of her sister, but she lacks the experience to navigate competitive knight life effectively. They decide that Maria needs a push in the right direction, with Orson suggesting an extreme plan to force Maria to confront her feelings about being a knight. He aims to simulate a crisis by staging a fake capture of Sofia to make Maria act decisively regarding her future. Meanwhile, Maria struggles with her emotions while training at home, haunted by criticism from older knights. Just as she begins to reflect on her grandfather's supportive words about choosing her own path, Orson bursts in with a video that pretends to show Sofia in danger, which is intended to provoke a response from her. The mock scenario goes awry, causing Maria to doubt her purpose as she heads to an abandoned building to confront the Plastic Knight, who has used his authority to manipulate her situation. The chapter encapsulates the themes of self-identity, pressure from legacy, and the conflict between personal desire and external expectations as Maria grapples with her role in a world defined by ruthless knightly competition.

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