“Where is the woman who was with you?” The woman suddenly shoved Xia Lei and said fiercely, “Talk!” 

Xia Lei controlled himself. “She’s in Okinawa.” 

“Bullshit!” The man spoke angrily, “You two are not Japanese! According to the route you were travelling on, there’s no way you would be in these parts if you sent her back to Okinawa. Talk. What is your mission?” 

Xia Lei bowed his head and did not speak.  

“Hold on, what are you hiding around your neck?” The woman abruptly pulled Xia Lei’s collar open, revealing the chain of ancient alloy pieces. 

“What is this?” The man looked wary. 

“Talk, you Chinese bastard!” The woman swung a hand at Xia Lei’s cheek. 

Xia Lei suddenly raised his hand and caught the woman’s wrist. 

Two Self Defence soldiers reacted. One pressed the muzzle of his assault rifle to Xia Lei’s back, and the other put his gun muzzle to the bend of Xia Lei’s leg. Xia Lei grunted, and fell to his knees. 

The woman pulled Xia Lei’s face up by the chin...