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 the benefits of being an

news was… he couldn't do

after that is over, he will return to his room and spend the rest of

a little sting in

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

but did his

be advantageous to show

It only makes sense that

the constant surveillance and

going to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

the verdict in his calm

you have any

felt like rolling his

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

Level Up, but everything he had

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and smiled

"None."

have to bide my time.

his feet as his voice echoed

open as he shifted

had no choice but

with a calm facade, though his tone depicted a slight

Why are you

murmurs

is a matter of necessity, Hero.

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

by Rey's truthful words, or were rendered useless

on Rey, they had to have

right now… they just

Royal Council all looked at one

it seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad

will not place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment

moment,

is for the safety of the

been proven completely innocent, he couldn't

that fine with you,

turning towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless