"... I realize I can't even start to fulfill myself until I am a member
of the Upper caste."
Her eyes had narrowed, and the anger was largely gone. "But you chose
the military field in which to better yourself?"
"Government propaganda to the contrary, it is practically impossible to
raise yourself in other fields. I didn't build this world, possibly I
don't even approve of it, but since I'm in it I have no recourse but to
follow its rules."