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

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

turned to Apollo

stop when I

puzzled and tilted his

earlier. As soon as you do that,

sparkled as he nodded enthusiastically.

If

“Ah–wool”

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

his spine at the intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered

throat and composed himself before looking down at Apollo’s small form. “Don’t be scared. The commander just wants to test

furrowed in annoyance as he

at Arthur with an intensity that bordered on unsettling. Before

whole encounter was over in

to lift his tea cup

as if time

were Milly and George,

Apollo’s eyes shone with excitement, as if he was gloating about following Milly’s

knowing it wasn’t the right time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but

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

happy scene, Arthur seethed with

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

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

even see what

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!”

to his feet, cautioning

operative,

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