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."

could return to his old room, and could also enjoy all the benefits of

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 the rest of

felt a little sting in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

grit his teeth, but did his best not to

wouldn't be advantageous to show hostility

judgment by any means. It only makes sense that I'll

constant surveillance and

to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

the verdict in his calm but authoritative

do you have any

felt like rolling his

could take forever, and I'll be trapped without

be unable to Level Up, but everything he had built

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and smiled

"None."

to bide my time. If this becomes unbearable,

his feet as his voice echoed within the vast

as he shifted his attention to the rising

room had no choice but

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

Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort of dangerous

declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within

a matter of necessity, Hero. You

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

by Rey's truthful words, or were

Rey, they had to have sufficient reason to

now… they just

Council all looked

it seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad

place him under sufficient surveillance. The

a moment, no side

understand that this is for the safety of the entire Nation,

had been proven completely innocent, he

Is that fine

absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was