"In a revolutionary war, there's no such thing as a bystander. You either oppose the regime or support it. Choosing a middle ground means supporting the latter—no doubt about it." Xiao Yue pointed out the harsh reality.
"The veil of rules humans abide by exists to ensure we don't wipe ourselves out in the process. When one side no longer cares about that while the other continues to restrain itself, those with restraint will always lose in the years to come. That's what I've learned from the history I've read so far.
"Of course, if you want to garner international support, playing by the rules and appearing civilized helps. But there's a cost to that as well.
"Either way, the death toll isn't necessarily different. One is swift and immediate; the other is a slow death through economic turmoil, famine, and displacement.
"Naturally, which one is better is uncertain since nothing in life is ever certain."
