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."

Rey could return to his old room,

bad news was… he couldn't do much

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

in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best

advantageous to show hostility at

It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected no matter

was the constant

to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

Rey sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm but

do you have any objections?"

like rolling

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

Up, but everything

'Damnit… damnit…'

he maintained a calm

"None."

bide my time. If this becomes unbearable,

Adonis jumped to his feet

eyes nearly popped wide open as he shifted his attention

had no choice

a calm facade, though

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

air, murmurs

necessity, Hero.

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

Rey's truthful words, or were rendered useless

they had

right now…

all looked at

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

under sufficient surveillance.

a moment, no side

for the safety of the entire

been proven completely innocent, he couldn't be allowed unsupervised

understand. Is that fine

stunned Rey, the latter was speechless