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

once–in–a–lifetime opportunity. I’ll just pay attention and intervene if things

to Apollo with

I

puzzled and tilted his head.

dog earlier. As

sparkled as he

If

“Ah–wool”

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

run down his spine at the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when he was on a

scared. The commander just wants to test

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as

that 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

time to lift his tea cup before the

living room fell silent, as if time itself

looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who

Apollo’s eyes shone with excitement, as if he was gloating

into a smile, despite knowing it wasn’t the right time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so she

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

to the happy scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his

“No way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first,

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

even see

a few moves first.

“Yes, Commander!”

pulled Apollo back up to his

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

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