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’m worried about Apollo harming

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

she turned to Apollo with a serious

I say so. Don’t kill,

puzzled and tilted his

him down like you did that big black dog earlier. As soon as you do that, you have

bright eyes sparkled as

185 If the Kid

“Ah–wool”

when he

red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when

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

annoyance as he

face 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,

encounter was over in three

time to lift his

fell silent, as if time itself had

only people looking somewhat normal were Milly and

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

him. Still, she couldn’t help but acknowledge Apollo’s enthusiasm, so she gave him a genuine thumbs–up.

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

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

way! This one doesn’t count! I let him make three moves first,

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

even see what

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

“Yes, Commander!”

to his feet, cautioning

operative, he might defeat Apollo if he

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