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.

hurting Apollo; I’m

mind. The conditions are indeed good. It’s a once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. I’ll just pay attention and intervene if things

turned to Apollo with a serious

I

puzzled and tilted

dog earlier. As soon as you

bright eyes sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

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

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

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.

in annoyance as he thought Arthur was really

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

was over

lift his tea

silent, as if time

people looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who knew the

shone with excitement, as if he was gloating

smile, despite knowing it wasn’t the right time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge

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

Arthur seethed with anger, his

“No way! This one doesn’t count! I let

trying to process what had just happened. He figured his eyesight

didn’t even see what

this over, 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!”

to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo,

Apollo earlier. As a special operative, he

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