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

once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. I’ll just pay attention and intervene if

about this, she turned to Apollo with a

to stop when I say

and tilted

down like you did that big black dog earlier. As soon as you do that, you have to stop fighting,

bright eyes sparkled as he

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

up and walked towards Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned

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

before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he

on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already taken him down in a flash, his grip on Arthur’s

was

had time to lift his

as if time itself had

people looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who

he was gloating about following

praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so she gave him a genuine thumbs–up. “Good job,

Milly’s praise, and he beamed with joy, bobbing

seethed with anger, his

doesn’t count! I let him make three

to process what had just happened. He figured his eyesight was failing due to his

didn’t even see what

nodded slightly. “That’s right… Arthur did let him make a few moves first.

“Yes, Commander!”

pulled Apollo back up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be careful later,

a special operative, he might defeat

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