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 worried about

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

turned to Apollo with a serious

when I say so.

puzzled and tilted his

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

sparkled as

185 If the

“Ah–wool”

when he turned around and

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

The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let you make three moves first. After

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he

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 in a flash, his grip on Arthur’s

was over in

had time to lift his tea cup before the fight

silent, as if

and George,

with excitement, as if he was gloating

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

lit up at Milly’s praise, and he beamed with

Arthur seethed with anger,

floorboards in frustration, panting heavily. “No way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first, Commander! This

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

even see

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

“Yes, Commander!”

to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be

had underestimated Apollo earlier. As a special operative, he

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