"Of course, I wouldn't give him something inferior…" The king grunted. He was the highest-standing man in the kingdom, yet he always felt so little before her. And the fact, that he used to call her 'sister' and was bullied by her in childhood didn't help at all.
"I have been looking into this matter for a long time and I'm trying to find the best possible result, but as you know, I can't go overboard otherwise the council will protect."
No matter what, he also needs to consider the power play and balance everything out. Her new title can't be too low, but also not so high to not attract jealousy and hostility.
"So, let's do it like this… I will offer her the county, and we will use the argument that she will become the countess by marriage soon anyway. As for territory," the king revealed his plan.
"Marquess," the Duchess interrupted him without fear.
