Hubert asked in a trembling voice, as if he couldn't believe what he was hearing.

"Are you serious? Are you really a lord now...?"

"Yes, during the recent war, Ferdiem captured the Digald County, and for my contributions, I was granted the Fenris Barony. I've now consolidated three baronies, which is almost the size of half a county."

"Hah, so you're really a lord now...?"

Being a tower master meant that the title of baron was of little significance, but regardless, if someone had gained land and a noble title, one was obliged to treat them with respect.

But given …