"But you're everything I never was. For this world to drag you here, brand you like the rest of us, inevitably force you through such anguish..."

It's stupid, isn't it? He's placing Ren on a pedestal. Even Akechi can see that, deep down.

But it's different with him. He deserves such a punishment. Really, he deserves every bit of hell along this uncertain road.

"I realize I'm being irrational, but I suppose that's the nature of dreams."