Exlor
Although Ketis didn't win the tournament she won something more valuable, becoming a swordsmaster is something that even previous winners of the tournament didn't necessarily achieve. Yet she did it, in front of millions! Also I have a suspicion that she even advanced to journeyman or is very very close! On a different note, the demands of the Hsworders are meaningless, its Ves that decides and even if Ketis will probably have a higher standing in the clan she won't be able to do anything decision making-wise by herself.
The turn of events should be aligned with Ketis declaration of her objective being a Godpilot and a Star Designer at the same time. The force of Will she expressed was probably of such a quality that only the greatest Swordmasters and Master Designers could evaluate its qualities and significance. As much as it would be tempting to keep such a gifted individual in house, it's undeniable that exposing her to the Galaxy might rise the State status.
So this just cements that Ves is 100% a god maker. He managed to turn Ketis from a Sword Devil into a Sword Goddess who is also a journeyman mech designer. Ketis would have never been able to become both a Swordmaster and a Journeyman mech designer without Ves. It sucks that Ves cant replicate this feat for himself, at least not yet. It is also funny that Ketis has never published a mech design yet she is now a Journeyman mech designer. This will 100% catch the attention of the MTA, if it hasn't already. I also look forward to seeing swordsmen infantry and mechs being a major well known and respected strength of the Larkinson clan.