A position of importance that matters little, here. Something that he's come to enjoy; what expectations there are here stem not from his reputation on Krypton but instead come completely incidental to that- they're related instead to being Kal-El's father. Something that not all of those present here are aware of.

"Neither of those, directly. It's only an indicator of status," he answers, which should be enough to let her know that yes, he's serious. It's not something she seems to actually be doubting either way. "And even if it was directly due to my family, giving it to you would still be my decision to make."