[With a soft laugh, he shakes his head. If they figured out everything based on his phone conversations, then they knew he was answering to someone. In that case, they also probably knew enough to guess at what a cruel person the mastermind was. Even if Akira has yet to see his Palace, he shouldn't need much explanation.]

I doubt I would have been allowed to, no. But it might have given me a viable solution to a certain problem... well, maybe. [He runs a hand through his hair. Even if he could have done things the way the Phantom Thieves did, he doubts he could have done all of Shido's palace by himself.] It would have changed my way of thinking a little if it matters. I don't know if for better or worse, though.

[If he knew there was a more peaceful way of doing things, it might have only served to highlight how monstrous his deeds were. At least, it felt that way when he learned of it in the first place. If he had to live with that feeling, maybe he would have tried harder to do...

Well, 'what if's feel pointless now.]