The human paradox

When Uriel accused the army of thinning the human population on purpose, everyone reacted in different ways. The army was the most respectable institution, not just that, they were the last defensive line of humanity. Without the army, megacities were impossible to defend and it was also thanks to the army's incursions that independent hunters were able to even set out outside the cities. The army was the backbone of human society and after dedicating his whole self to the army, Tate felt as though Uriel had just spat on everything he believed on.

"You can't possibly accuse the army of something like that! This man is a traitor!" Tate shouted red in the face, not expecting what followed.

"You are correct," Cassandra muttered leaning forward to rest her chin on her intertwined fingers. "Do you mind telling me how did you figure it out? We can't let people know..."