[surprisingly enough, Akechi doesn't push them away. Ion manages to snag the edge of his sleeve, which keeps him from escaping for the time being]

[but he does raise his voice. not to yell at Ion, but because there are notes of frustration seeping into his words as well. the desperation of a scared, injured animal]

Everyone wants their happy ending, don't they. . .!

[he still doesn't care]

There are certain objectives that can't be completed without taking someone's life! Th-- that is just. . . that's just the way things are, Ion! What else am I supposed to do?!