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.

not worried about Arthur hurting Apollo; I’m worried about Apollo harming

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

turned to Apollo with a serious

remember to stop when I say so. Don’t kill,

and tilted his

that big black dog earlier. As soon as you

sparkled as he

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and

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

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.

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he

bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur

whole encounter was over

his tea cup before

fell silent, as

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

excitement, as if he was gloating about following Milly’s instructions

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

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

Arthur seethed with anger, his

doesn’t count! I let him make three

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

didn’t even

he nodded slightly. “That’s right… Arthur did let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you don’t

“Yes, Commander!”

his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be

earlier. As a special operative, he might defeat Apollo

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