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As Tatsuya put it: "If someone isn't talented enough in modern magic, then use some other method to make up the difference.
Because that is possible, then they can objectively make an assessment as a third party.
If that's not possible... Then it's not surprising for them to sink into that delicious fantasy called 'equality'. Even knowing that it's all an illusion in the end."
Because there is no such thing as true equality, except perhaps in death. Moreover, while the talented do have privileges, there is always a price. In MKnR, the very talented don't have fairy tale lives due to their talent. As Shizuku's mother put it, "For Magicians, being superlatively talented is not a sign of happiness. Instead, happiness recedes from them. Thankfully, Shizuku stopped at the ledge of talent, but if she draws too close to an incredibly talented Magician, then she may be drawn into the misfortune that is drawn to those of overwhelming power." Mayumi is perhaps a subtle example of this. Because of her talent and lineage, she is basically breeding stock and doesn't have any expectation of happiness or love from whatever marriage is arranged for her. Talent is unequally distributed and so is happiness/unhappiness.
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