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.

worried about Arthur hurting Apollo; I’m worried about

good. It’s a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. I’ll just

turned to Apollo with a

when I say so. Don’t kill,

looked puzzled and tilted his head.

like you did that big black dog earlier. As

bright eyes sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

If

“Ah–wool”

stood up and walked towards Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed with

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

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

as he thought Arthur was really

seemed to glaze over, his face a mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react,

encounter was over in three

lift his tea cup before

fell silent, as if time

people looking somewhat normal were Milly and

ah–woo… Apollo’s eyes shone with excitement, as if he was gloating about following Milly’s instructions to the

right time to praise him. Still,

eyes lit up at Milly’s praise, and he beamed with joy,

scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his face

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

stroked his nose, still trying to process what had just happened. He figured

even see

right… Arthur did let him make a few

“Yes, Commander!”

pulled Apollo back up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo,

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

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