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.

about Arthur hurting Apollo;

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

she turned to Apollo

when I

looked puzzled and

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

eyes sparkled as

If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

orders, but when he turned around and

intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King

The commander just wants to test your strength. I’ll

in annoyance as he thought

mask of calmness as he gazed at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before Arthur could react, Apollo had already taken

whole encounter was over in three

his

room fell silent, as if time

normal were Milly and George, who knew the

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

wasn’t the right time to praise him. Still,

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

Arthur seethed with anger, his face darkening with each passing

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

he stroked his nose, still trying to process what had

even see

nodded slightly. “That’s right… Arthur did let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you don’t need to go easy on him

“Yes, Commander!”

back up to his feet, cautioning him,

operative, he might defeat Apollo if he

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