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."

good news was that Rey could return to his old room, and could also enjoy all the benefits

bad news was… he couldn't

but after that is over, he will return to his room

sting in

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

his teeth, but did his best

advantageous to show hostility at

judgment by any means. It only makes

was the constant surveillance and

he going to deal with

'This isn't good…'

Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm but

have any objections?" He

like

will take. It could take

Level Up, but everything he had built up thus

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and

"None."

my time.

Adonis jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within the

open as he

room had no

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

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

declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within

necessity, Hero. You

to save your world. You can't treat him like this when you don't have a

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

Rey, they had to

right now… they just

members of the Royal Council all looked at

they had made an

not place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment

moment,

safety of

innocent,

understand. Is that

turning towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter