"I spit my last breath at thee."
Very much of a Captain Ahab vibe going on, IMO. Going to hunt and kill that whale no matter the cost.
VVP has always been an evil bastard though. His behavior might also be akin to an addiction. The rushes have to get bigger and bigger.
But really, who can probe the depths of this level of evil? One man. A single evil man causing so much pain. Does he enjoy it? Just for "hate's sake?"
If he has a terminal illness, well, ...