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 could also

was… he couldn't do much

will attend Training every morning, but after that is over, he will return to his room and spend

little sting in his heart as he

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

teeth, but did his best

to show

by any means. It only makes sense that

problem was the constant surveillance and his

going to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

the verdict in his calm but

Skylar… do you have

felt like

investigation will take. It could take

Up, but everything he had built up thus

'Damnit… damnit…'

calm facade and smiled

"None."

time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll just

objection!" Adonis jumped to his feet as his

popped wide open as he

room had no choice but to

matter, Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm

you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort of dangerous

the air, murmurs began to spread

matter of necessity, Hero. You have

Rey is one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your

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

had

right now…

Council all looked at

made an unanimous decision,

We will not place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest

moment, no

safety of the entire

innocent, he couldn't

Is that fine

stunned