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

he couldn't do

over, he will return to his room

little sting in his heart as he

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best not to let his inner frustrations

to

a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected no matter

problem was the constant surveillance and his

was he going to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm

do you have any

felt like rolling

how long this investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be

but everything he had built up thus far could crumble in

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and

"None."

just have to bide my time. If this becomes unbearable,

jumped to his feet as

nearly popped wide open as he shifted his

no

a calm facade, though his tone depicted

Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort

Adonis' declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to

is a matter of necessity,

just like us, to save your world.

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

Rey, they had to have sufficient

now… they

the Royal Council all looked

had made an unanimous decision,

place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment

a moment,

of the entire Nation, and also

proven completely innocent, he couldn't be allowed

Is that fine with you,

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