The main argument and conflict is the use of a tool to measure people "value".
Main character object the premise, from a moral high ground.
Soon comes the revelation, the m.c, have a "hidden" skill that allows him to spy the hidden skills, and therefore evaluate those around him.
Basically the moral premise go to hell. Soo the only one whit a clear reason to measure others is the main character.
Don't know if is textbook hypocrite or just the dream of the oppressed becoming the oppressor (as P. Friede wrote).