I felt like I needed to say it. Felt like I needed to admit that to her, to myself. What I do—what I’ve done—has had a purpose, a reason. I’m still a monster, just not the kind that loves the hateful things they do.
this like "i'm a monster, but not one who revels in doing evil shit" shit is just like... i don't care??? you haven't really established how kai is a monster other than he "tortured" one dude and then was totally fine about it, and is the king's son. but like. if you're gonna give us access to his thoughts then like??? idk???? make him a bit more tortured over his decisions or something bro