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.

not worried about Arthur hurting Apollo;

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

she turned to Apollo with

I say so.

puzzled and tilted his

like you did that big black dog earlier.

bright eyes sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

If

“Ah–wool”

at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his

shiver 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 mission

before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll let you make three moves first. After

annoyance as he thought Arthur was really

with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already taken him down in a flash, his

whole encounter was over

barely had time to lift his tea cup before the fight

room fell silent, as if time

people looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who knew

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

Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so

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

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

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

his nose, still trying to process what had

didn’t even

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

“Yes, Commander!”

back up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo, be careful

a special operative, he might

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