Perez nodded, without a trace of shame. Or anger—he still looked calm. “Civilians like you don’t have a clue how to manage a war. You think it’s all about murdering people—it isn’t. Those kinds of wars are ancient history, kid. These days, it’s about information. You only push where you need to, exactly the right amount. Olivia knew that. With her in charge, we could’ve got the same result without the near-total casualties we suffered.”