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."

his old room, and could also enjoy all

news was… he couldn't do

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

little sting in

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

grit his teeth, but did his best

be advantageous to

by any means. It only makes sense that

constant surveillance and

to

'This isn't good…'

Listrio concluded the verdict in

Skylar… do you have

felt like rolling

don't know how long this investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be trapped without recourse in

unable to Level Up, but everything he had

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade

"None."

to bide my time.

objection!" Adonis jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within

eyes nearly popped wide open as he shifted his attention to the rising

the room had no choice but

asked with a calm facade, though his tone

not approve of this constant surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort

Adonis' declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within the

a matter of necessity, Hero. You have to

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

debunked by Rey's truthful

on Rey, they had to have sufficient reason to do

right now… they

Royal Council all looked at one another, exchanging

seemed they had made an unanimous

not place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment still stands,

a moment, no

that this is for the safety of the entire Nation,

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

understand. Is that fine with

towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for