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

bad news was… he couldn't do much

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

in

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

teeth, but did his best not to let his inner

to show hostility at

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

constant surveillance and his restricted

to deal

'This isn't good…'

Rey sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict

you have any objections?" He

like

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

Up, but everything he had built up thus far could crumble

'Damnit… damnit…'

he maintained a calm facade

"None."

time. If this

feet as his voice echoed within the vast

nearly popped wide open as he shifted his attention

in the room had no choice but to do

matter, Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm facade, though his tone depicted a slight hint

you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort

Adonis' declaration pierced the air, murmurs began

matter of necessity, Hero. You have

one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when you don't have a single shred of

debunked by Rey's truthful words,

they had

now… they just

members of the Royal Council all

it seemed they had made an

place him under sufficient surveillance.

a moment,

of the entire Nation, and also for

Rey had been proven completely innocent, he couldn't

understand. Is that

the absolutely stunned