"Oh? The baseball batting center before?" (Uhaku)

Uka's eyes wandered as if lost in reminiscence.

But it was just a brief moment of recollection for a few seconds before attention was immediately brought back.

Unfortunately, Hayami did not seize this brief opportunity.

In fact, Hayami had already surrendered in his mindset, no longer with any intention to resist.

Therefore, he was not at all sensitive to such opportunities for rebellion.

"... It's really a place worth remembering." (Uhaku)

Uhaku continued the conversation.

Then, Uka freed up a hand, took out a phone, and dialed a number.

"Hello, it's me... Yes, send a team to the baseball batting center near the Southern City Palace. Munehiro should be there." (Uhaku)

After saying that, Uhaku glanced at Hayami and after a moment's thought added,

"... Be careful, just in case they have an ambush." (Uhaku)

This statement was clearly intended for Hayami to hear.

But to Hayami, this kind of caution seemed slightly ridiculous.

- It seems that many people are involved in this operation.

- Chongzong Uesugi has provoked those who shouldn't be provoked.

Eiji Hayamizu kneeled there, his heart in turmoil.

He regretted deeply and wished he had not been involved in Chongzong's affairs last time.

It has now ended up like this, in this predicament...

Well, he can regret it later, but what should he do in this current mess?

Hayami finally regained some motivation to start thinking.

Assuming that Chongzong really (without telling Hayami) secretly detained Munehiro Kuroda at the baseball batting center.

Not only would Chongzong and his group be in trouble, but the baseball batting center would probably face destruction as well.

But even if Chongzong didn't do that, Hayami had already betrayed the baseball batting center himself.

According to the way these hooligans operate, if Munehiro was not found at the baseball batting center, they might take it out on the center.

Then the center would be destroyed and left in a mess.

On his end, Hayami and his mother themselves would also likely be harmed by Uhaku again.

Thinking about this, Hayami actually hoped his speculation was correct.

Despite hoping for that, he felt sorry towards Chongzong.

Despite hoping for that, it felt really pathetic.

Hayami hated himself for having such hopes, but he couldn't help but think that way.

What could he really do in this situation?

To continue allowing this woman to abuse himself and his mother, is that okay?

- No.

A voice echoed silently in Hayami's heart.

"Then let's wait a little longer, we will have results soon." (Uhaku)

Uhaku shifted into a more comfortable posture, looking down with arrogance at Hayami who was kneeling, and each word she spoke was filled with arrogance.

Every minute and every second in this room made Hayami feel tormented.

"But just waiting is quite boring, isn't it?" (Uhaku)

As Uhaku said this, she placed her foot on Hayami's mother's back, causing Hayami's mother to let out a low moan, and Hayami couldn't help but clench his fists.

"How about we catch up a bit?" (Yuhe)

"Speaking of which, back when you confined me, you stripped me completely naked…" (Yuhe)

Yuhe stared at Hayami and recounted every word.

The thought of his mother listening in made Hayami feel uneasy, as if needles were pricking his back and knives were stabbing his heart.

"Now, stripping off the clothes of the mother in front of her son must be a very amusing thing as well, don't you think?" (Yuhe)