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.

hurting Apollo; I’m

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

to

stop when I say so. Don’t kill,

looked puzzled and

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

sparkled as he nodded

185 If

“Ah–wool”

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

intensity of those red eyes, which reminded him of the Wolf King he had encountered when he was on

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 three moves first. After that,

furrowed in annoyance as

eyes seemed to glaze over, his 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, his grip on Arthur’s neck like a

was

lift his tea cup

living room fell silent, as if

somewhat normal were Milly and George, who

shone with excitement, as if he was gloating about following

right time to praise him. Still, she couldn’t help but

he beamed with joy, bobbing his head

with anger, his face darkening with

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

trying to process what had just happened. He figured his eyesight was failing

even see what

let him make a few moves first. Let’s try again. Arthur, you don’t need to go easy

“Yes, Commander!”

Philip. Milly pulled Apollo back up to his feet, cautioning him, “Apollo,

a special operative, he might defeat Apollo if

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