Phoenix listened to the droning on of this 'Sir Melbar' feeling very curious if he deserved such a title for any reason other than being in the royal family.  Somehow she rather doubted if he knew anything of how to fight for his life.  It was possible that he was trained in the use of a blunted sword, but knowing technique with a toy of a weapon and knowing how to truly fight were two different things entirely.<br/><br/>Still, what the man said was rather interesting.  While power in and of itself was hardly of interest to Phoenix, she couldn't deny what power and riches could mean.  The idea of never having to search for another mercenary job to be able to keep a roof over her head, and food in her stomach was certainly nice.  So too was the ability to walk into a tavern with a noble title.  Many women weren't likely to see themselves going home for the night with a woman, but may well agree to go home with a 'Lady' who had been out in the field fighting against demons.