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"The Vilar Family donated 30,000 francs…"
"The Broy Family donated 35,000 francs!"
"Count Eche donated 40,000 francs…"
"Duke of Luddan donated 40,000…"
The nobles and capitalists quickly split into two factions, fiercely competing, unwilling to be outdone by the other.
The donations began to resemble an auction, with amounts steadily rising.
As someone donated 50,000 francs, a voice rang out: "The DuPont Family will fund the construction of a naval escort ship."
Instantly, the Hall of Mirrors fell silent.
Even the cheapest escort ship would cost at least 120,000 francs!
But the silence lasted only a few seconds before Prince Conde's attendant loudly proclaimed, "His Highness will also donate a warship."
For a moment, no one else—noble or capitalist—dared to speak.
Those still willing to donate quietly approached the court officials recording donations and whispered their amounts.
