This Peacock knows it well enough. And whether or not he thinks it or not, it doens't change his position or the position of the Dutch High council. For all i care you can think you rule the Dutch, as long as the dutch sailors know the truth.
Although i will never deny Pellasgos does not have a influential position, he is leader of one of the larger clan's and one of the most prominent fleet commanders. But, again, not part of the council, no diplomat, no certain german dictator, no god. A fleet commander, period.