[Akechi grunts out a sound, half a laugh, half a scoff.

It's such a funny question, really. Loaded, even.]

The idea of the law is to uphold stability and create a baseline for what is morally acceptable. However, in practice, laws are often bent or otherwise used to restrict or oppress.

Those who benefit from the status quo probably do find the laws good and just. Those who do not suffer, often in silence.