Among the many promising youngsters, only Deftandis had caught Shilada's eye. As the heir to the Seventh Art Federation of Cthulhu, his appointment as the judge was obviously at least partly for Hermya. Essentially, Shilada was not opposed to this. What mattered was how Hermya felt. Times had changed and there were no rules in the empire that dictated a princess must marry a man from Ozil. And to some extent, this could also be beneficial for Hermya's future rule.
Hermya wore a slight smile. "He's an exceptional person."
Among the many sergeants, Deftandis was the most approachable and consistent in word and deed, even before Li Hao. Despite being challenged once, he managed to stay calm and composed. Especially considering his status and power, he could easily resolve any situation.