"Palace Noble or Guard Noble?" Sonya raised her eyebrows slightly, hinting at disdain. "Has the dignified second son of Vlozrada really fallen so low as to become a middleman?"

Sacred Realm sorcerers were automatically granted noble titles. However, unless they were born Palace Nobles, they typically chose to become Guard Nobles.

A Sacred Realm sorcerer without Palace Noble heritage could only secure that specific title under one condition. They had to marry into a Palace Noble family, utilizing that connection to acquire the rank.

If a Palace Noble family failed to produce an elite sorcerer for many years, the Noble Council would threaten to revoke or downgrade their title. In that case, their only recourse was to recruit a Sacred Realm sorcerer.

Consequently, when Felix asked about her preferred title, Sonya initially assumed he represented a declining Palace Noble family seeking a marriage alliance.

However, Felix understood her personality. Back when he offered a fake marriage as payment, the village girl had rejected him without hesitation. Now that she had achieved fame and success, how would she possibly agree to a political marriage?

Felix shook his head. "You misunderstood me. I'm not asking you to inherit the name of a declining noble family. You no longer need to marry into a powerful household. You yourself will found a powerful household of your own sooner or later.

"What I'm trying to say is that Sacred Realm sorcerers can directly obtain the title of a Palace Noble. It's just that most simply refuse to do so. If you doubt my words, ask Professor Trosan when you return to the university."

Sonya stared in shock. "Big Sis Trosan is only a Bow Noble. Why would she refuse if she could become a Palace Noble?"

University professors belonged to the Education Institute personnel. Their salaries received joint funding from the universities...