Chapter 185 If the Kid Wins

Arthur gazed at Philip’s stern face and didn’t hesitate any longer. Turning to Apollo, who was sitting on the couch, he said, “Let’s see what you’ve got.”

He felt a twin

of discomfort as he said this, as if he were intimidating a child.

It’s not a fair fight: it’s one–sided aggression!

Oh, well. I can’t disobey the commander’s orders….

I’ll just stop when I have the upper hand. He’s just a kid.

Milly had been living with the Burnetts for a while now and was familiar with Arthur, so she was surprised to see Philip letting Arthur spar with Apollo. Her eyes widened in shock.

“Grandpa, should we just forget about this?”

Philip remained calm, his expression unchanging as he fiddled with the beads in his hand. “If the kid wins, I’ll let him carry the Burnetts‘ last name.

“When you start school, I’ll take care of him and guide him. What do you think?”

Milly listened to Philip’s words, biting her lip and remaining silent.

The conditions were indeed appealing. If Apollo had Philip’s protection, even if he was different from everyone else, no one would dare say anything to him.

But she still felt uneasy….

“Grandpa, Apollo is still young and hasn’t received any training. He can’t control his emotions yet. If they really fight, I’m worried something might happen

Philip hadn’t responded yet when Arthur spoke up to reassure her, ‘Don’t worry, Ms. Burnett. I’ll make sure to hold back and not hurt this young boy.”

Milly was speechless.

Apollo; I’m worried about

I’ll just pay attention and intervene if

this, she turned to Apollo with

when I

looked puzzled and tilted his head.

you did that big black dog earlier. As soon

sparkled as he nodded

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

towards Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur,

of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when he was on a mission

composed himself before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let you make three moves first. After that, I’ll

as he thought Arthur

face a mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already

whole encounter was over in three

had time to lift his tea

fell silent, as if time

were Milly and George, who knew

eyes shone with excitement, as if he

Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so

he beamed with

contrast to the happy scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his face darkening with

way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first, Commander! This round doesn’t

what

didn’t even see what

did let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again.

“Yes, Commander!”

back up to his feet, cautioning

underestimated Apollo earlier. As a special operative, he might defeat Apollo if

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