Chapter 416: [414] Family
In the beginning, Kensei Kanase initiated the Faux Angel Project not to create weapons but to give his daughter the strength to protect herself.
He was a father—but not a good one.
While his intentions might have been noble, his failing lay in never asking Kanon what she truly wanted.
As August stood face-to-face with Kensei, his patience wore thin. If it weren't for the concern that killing the man might leave a scar on Kanon's heart, August wouldn't have wasted words. He'd have struck Kensei down without hesitation.
"Kensei Kanase, relinquish Kanon's guardianship. You can continue with your work, and I won't interfere."
"You're not here to stop my project?" Kensei's voice held a note of surprise.
"No," August replied firmly. "I'm here to take Kanon."
"So, you care about her?" Kensei asked, a mix of curiosity and defiance in his tone.
"More than you do," August shot back.
Kensei ignored the insult, but his expression betrayed his inner conflict. His methods were flawed—his actions obsessive—but his love for Kanon was genuine.
"Wait a moment," Kensei said, narrowing his eyes. "August, are you saying you came all this way just to secure Kanon's guardianship?"