I know I am asking a lot but it is empty to the best of my knowledge. If it is claimed then forgive me and may I burn in hell lol.
Personally, I have my own Kingdom, so I am happy being Count. A barony is simply more power than I want; thus I will never ask for such a position when I have my own land I can rule over in addition to my little counties.
Either way I am a loyal citizen and am just happy with what I have.