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.

******

"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."

room, and

bad news was… he couldn't

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

sting in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best

be advantageous to

means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected

constant surveillance and his

to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm but

have any

felt like rolling

don't know how long this investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be

only would he be unable to Level Up, but everything

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade

"None."

to bide my time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll

jumped to his feet as his voice echoed

he shifted his attention to the

no

Conrad asked with a calm facade, though his tone depicted a slight hint

this constant surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort of dangerous

the air, murmurs began to

of necessity, Hero. You have

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

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

inflicting punishment on Rey, they had to have sufficient reason

right now…

members of the Royal Council all looked

seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke once

sufficient surveillance. The House

a moment, no side

safety of

been proven completely innocent, he couldn't be allowed

understand. Is that

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