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

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

turned to Apollo with a

remember to stop when I

looked puzzled and tilted

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

sparkled as he nodded

185 If the

“Ah–wool”

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

him of the Wolf King

“Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let you make

in annoyance as he thought Arthur was

bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react,

was

his tea cup before the

room fell silent, as if time

were Milly and George, who knew the truth about

as if he was gloating about following Milly’s

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

he beamed with joy, bobbing

contrast to the happy scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his face

This one doesn’t

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

didn’t even see

over, he nodded slightly. “That’s right… Arthur did let him make a

“Yes, Commander!”

Milly pulled Apollo back up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo,

operative,

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