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."

to his old room, and

he couldn't

Training every morning, but after that is over, he will return to

a little sting in his heart as

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

but did his best not to let

advantageous to show

a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected

the constant surveillance and

was he going to deal with

'This isn't good…'

sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in

have

felt like

will take. It could take forever, and

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and

"None."

time. If this becomes unbearable,

jumped to his feet as

open as he shifted his attention

had no choice but

asked with a calm facade, though

constant surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or

air, murmurs began to spread

necessity,

one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when

supposed proof had either been debunked by Rey's truthful words, or were

punishment on Rey, they had to have sufficient reason to

now… they just

of the Royal Council all looked at one

had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke once

We will not place him under sufficient surveillance.

moment, no

is for the safety of the entire

innocent, he couldn't be allowed

Is that fine with

absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for a few