{100,000}

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{Outside The Projection} 

"Oh, this is gold~."

"Hah! Look at 'em! Acting all high and mighty without knowing a damn thing."

"You think those nobles ever thought about this moment later?"

Many in the crowd enjoyed themselves, musing about. 

"Imagine realizing you laughed at the Sultan while he was locked up like some common criminal."

"Pfft. They probably acted like it never happened. Most of you nobles have a way of rewriting history when it doesn't suit you."

"Still, I bet they felt stupid later and maybe regretful, thinking they'd lost out on the best investment of their lives."

"Doubt they'd even lived that long to see it."

"True. And knowing him? If any of those bastards were still breathing when he got his throne, he probably paid 'em a little visit."

At that, laughter rippled through the hall, though not for long, as another topic of conversation was brought up.