Knight

A title awarded to Marcus by Marquis Eisen Brett of Bretthollz for his contributions in the Goblin Siege of the city (Ch. 67).

Being a knight, Marcus has to pay less taxes compared to a freeman, plus he can appeal to multiple courts (both regular and noble courts) should he ever have legal trouble. Taking a page from the Chinese, his nobility rank is also an assurance in case he should be sentenced for something serious: by renouncing his rank and going in exile, he can technically avoid capital punishment (which a freeman wouldn't be able to avoid).