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."

room, and could also enjoy all the

was… he couldn't do much

after that is over, he will return to

a little sting in his heart as he

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

but did his best not to let

wouldn't be advantageous to show hostility

not a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes sense that

problem was the constant

to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm but

you have any objections?" He

like

don't know how long this investigation will take. It could take forever,

he be unable to Level Up, but everything he had built up thus far could crumble in

'Damnit… damnit…'

he maintained a calm facade and

"None."

bide my time. If this becomes

to his feet as his voice

wide open as he shifted

had no choice but to

with a calm facade, though his tone

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

the air, murmurs began to spread within the

is a matter of necessity, Hero. You have

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

had either been debunked by Rey's truthful words, or

had to have

now… they just

of the Royal Council all looked at

made an

sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment still

a moment, no side

this is for the safety of the entire Nation, and also

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

Is that fine

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