An Extra’s POV

Rey already knew he couldn't win—at least, not absolutely.

He had a pile of evidence against him, and the truth was even a lot more implicating than what he was being tried for.

As a result, he settled for a stalemate.

'The only thing I didn't expect was the entire thing with Lady Vida. She really came at me strongly…'

Fortunately, it didn't completely derail his plans.

'In the end, no one can prove I did anything, and there's no proof I'm guilty.'

That was good enough for Rey.

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"After reviewing all of the evidence presented here, and considering the testimonies given, as well as the defenses of the accused… we have arrived at our judgment."

The Royal Council, after leaving the Royal Court for about twenty minutes, finally returned with their verdict.

'They were gone for quite a while…' Rey thought to himself as he looked at all their faces.

Per the judicial system practiced here, there had to be a majority vote among the five Royal Council members for a judgment to be valid.

'I guess it takes time for them to reach a reasonable arrangement, even if it's not a consensus…'

Out of the five, Rey only needed three people to take his side. He could already rule out the Lady Vida, so he was left so the only four other options

Taking his time to study their faces, he considered his chances.

'Lord Conrad seems like a reasonable person. He should be able to see sense in this…'

He didn't know too well about the other members of the council other than the fact that they were boomers.

As a result, Rey could only cross his fingers and wait for his judgment.

"Rey Skylar will be placed under house arrest and constant surveillance while an active investigation is conducted on the matter."

The moment Rey heard this, his heart sank.

"This is to determine the truth of what happened, and also to ensure no injustice is meted out."

return to his old room, and could also enjoy all the

he couldn't do

is over, he will return to

felt a little sting in

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best not to let his

to

any means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected

the constant surveillance

he going to

'This isn't good…'

sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in

do you have

like

how long this investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be trapped without recourse in

be unable to Level Up, but everything he had built up thus far could crumble in his

'Damnit… damnit…'

he maintained a calm facade and

"None."

my time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll just

Adonis jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within the vast Royal

he shifted his attention to the rising

no

Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm facade, though his tone

do not approve of this constant surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or

the air, murmurs began to spread

is a matter of necessity, Hero.

do not understand. Rey is one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when you

had either been debunked by Rey's truthful words, or were rendered useless

they had to have

right now… they just

members of the Royal Council all

it seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke once

We will not place him under sufficient surveillance.

moment,

understand that this is for the safety of the entire Nation,

completely innocent, he

understand. Is that fine with

Adonis asked this, turning towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter