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

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

turned to Apollo with a serious

to stop when I

and tilted his

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

eyes sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

up and walked towards Arthur at Milly’s orders, but when he turned around and faced. Arthur, his eyes flashed

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

himself before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just

annoyance as he thought

that bordered on unsettling.

encounter was over

barely had time to lift his tea

living room fell silent, as if time itself had

and George, who knew the

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

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

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

scene, Arthur seethed with anger, his face

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

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

didn’t even

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

“Yes, Commander!”

up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo,

a special operative, he might defeat Apollo if

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