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 worried about Apollo harming

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

about this, she turned to Apollo

to stop when I say so. Don’t

and

black dog earlier. As soon as you do

as he nodded

If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

walked towards Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed with

eyes, which reminded him of

scared. The commander just wants to test

as he

seemed to glaze over, his face a mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling.

was

had time to lift his

as if

normal were Milly and George, who knew the

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

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

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

the happy scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his face darkening with each

way! This one doesn’t

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

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 need to

“Yes, Commander!”

up to his feet, cautioning

operative, he might defeat Apollo if he

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