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;

I’ll just

to Apollo with

when I

looked puzzled and tilted his

you did that big black dog earlier. As

sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

185 If the

“Ah–wool”

Milly’s orders, but when he turned

the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him

throat and composed himself 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

eyebrows furrowed in annoyance as he thought Arthur

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,

whole encounter was over in three

to lift his tea

room fell silent, as if

looking somewhat normal were Milly and George, who knew the

eyes shone with excitement, as if he was gloating

time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so

up at Milly’s praise, and he beamed with

scene, Arthur seethed with anger,

“No way! This one doesn’t count! I

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

didn’t even see what

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

“Yes, Commander!”

his feet,

operative, he might defeat

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