The term "count" occupies a multifaceted role in literature, serving both as a verb that denotes calculation or enumeration and as a title that signifies nobility and social standing. In its verbal form, ancient texts and biblical translations invoke its numerical sense—illustrated by definitions in Greek lexicons ([1], [2]) and its use in calculations or estimations ([3], [4], [5]). Conversely, as a title, "Count" is often central to character identity in works ranging from the swashbuckling adventures of Monte Cristo ([6], [7], [8], [9]) to intricate social encounters in novels by Tolstoy and Dickens ([10], [11], [12], [13]). Additionally, the word's figurative extension to mean dependability—illustrated by expressions like "count on" ([14], [15])—further enriches its literary citizenship, demonstrating its dynamic interplay between the literal and the emblematic ([16], [17]).