I don't understand about Pyro

According to Gordon Hutchings' book, Pyro (PMK) stains most heavily in areas where there has been maximum reduction of Silver Halide. At the same time it is said to prevent blocking up of highlights in the print. Since highlights are blocked up because there is already too much negative density, I don't understand why adding Pyro stain doesn't make it even worse instead of better.

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