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

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

she turned to Apollo with

remember to stop when I say so.

puzzled and tilted his

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

as he nodded enthusiastically.

If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

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

which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when

cleared his throat and composed himself before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he thought

eyes seemed to glaze over, his face a mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already taken him

whole encounter was

lift his tea

fell silent, as if time itself had

people looking somewhat normal were Milly and

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

Still, she

at Milly’s praise, and he beamed with

Arthur seethed with anger, his face

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

composure, and he stroked his nose, still trying to process what

didn’t even

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

“Yes, Commander!”

back up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be

Apollo earlier. As a special operative, he

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