Evan's own rewards were exactly as he had predicted, bountiful monetary rewards, a limited military authority equivalent to a 'Sergeant Major of the Army' but could only be used under certain circumstances, and a High nobility title…when he came of age.
Basically, the Emperor's words went something like this:
"Evan Eris is to be granted a title in the Peerage of 'Count'. However, he is not to acquire the corresponding Court Ranks of Lower or Upper Fourth.
Additionally, upon his coming-of-age ceremony, his title is to be advanced from the Peerage of Count to that of Marquis."
The moment the Emperor was done speaking, the sound of murmurs broke out across the hall as the rank Evan had received, was far higher than they had expected.
It was not an Honorary title, but a full Life Peerage, one that was going to automatically become Hereditary when he came of age.