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.

about Arthur hurting Apollo; I’m worried about Apollo harming

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

she turned to Apollo with

when I

and tilted

that big black dog earlier. As soon as you do

as

185 If the

“Ah–wool”

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

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

throat and 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,

annoyance as he thought Arthur was

gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already

was over in three

to lift his tea cup before

living room fell silent, as

people looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who knew the truth about Apollo’s

shone with excitement, as if he was gloating about

to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge

he beamed with

seethed with anger,

floorboards in frustration, panting heavily. “No way! This one doesn’t count! I let him

and he stroked his nose, still trying to process what had just happened. He figured his eyesight was

even

right… Arthur did let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you don’t need to

“Yes, Commander!”

to his feet, cautioning

operative, he might defeat Apollo if he fought

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