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

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

this, she turned to Apollo with a serious

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

looked puzzled and tilted his

big black dog earlier. As

sparkled as he

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed

his spine at the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the

looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander

as

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

whole encounter was over in three

time to lift his

fell silent, as if time itself

normal were Milly and

shone with excitement, as if he was gloating

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

beamed with joy, bobbing

with anger, his face darkening with each passing

slapped the floorboards in frustration, panting heavily. “No way! This one doesn’t count!

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

even see what

him make a few moves first. Let’s try

“Yes, Commander!”

up to his feet,

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

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