The proctor for the literary match semifinal, Marshal Cruz, as well as the proctor for the martial match semifinal, Imperial Minister of Military Affairs Crespo, were both present, but what surprised Ye Yinzhu was that neither of them was the main judge, Master Wen Yue. Instead, they simply sat closest to Master Wen Yue's central position but not in the seat of honor.
While Ye Yinzhu was observing the situation around the field, these literary and military ministers were also observing him and the other candidates who had already arrived. The focus of the brothers, Crespo and Cruz, seated at the front, was entirely on him, as if they were trying to see through him.
