Does your country not go to war, or force people, often young people, to marry against their will? Do other countries not have slaves or conscripts? It is the nature of the world to get away with atrocities.

[ But he watches carefully, not wanting to push too hard. It doesn't escape his notice that Sylvain doesn't flinch from his touch. ]

But there are also good men everywhere, and men who know how to enjoy the systems they are in. Do you see much misery on the faces here? People are well-fed, well-kept. They are safe. Is that so bad?