Emily nudged Hal a little,
"Does she really have what it takes to command them"
When Emily said this, she was not referring to Karmen's strength but her ability to rally people or lack thereof.
Hal shrugged,
"Who knows? One thing though, she is the most qualified to command them" He said and he was actually watering things down a bit so as not to put her way too high and keep expectations at a minimum.
Karmen's ability to rally the Knights was not to be doubted. After all, he remembered clearly on the Day he had gone to station them at the Great families, she had been the most outspoken and the one behind whom, they had all rallied.
Also, she went into Krast Estate as a Maid and was so capable, she became Edvard's right hand and gained substantial influence over the Krast forces and facilitated the infiltration of more Knights into the Estate.
So yes, That she was the most qualified to lead was a gross understatement.
Anyway,