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.

Apollo; I’m

opportunity. I’ll just

turned to Apollo with

I say so.

puzzled and tilted his head.

dog earlier. As soon as you do that, you have to stop

bright eyes sparkled as

185 If

“Ah–wool”

Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around

which reminded him of the Wolf King

at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll

furrowed in annoyance as he thought Arthur

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 down

was over

had time to lift his tea cup

living room fell silent, as if time

looking somewhat normal were Milly and George,

ah–woo… Apollo’s eyes shone with excitement, as if he was gloating about following Milly’s instructions to

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

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

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

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

he stroked his nose, still trying to process what had just happened. He figured his eyesight

didn’t even see what

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

“Yes, Commander!”

to his

As a special operative, he might defeat Apollo if

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