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."

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

bad news was… he

morning, but after that is over,

felt a little sting in his heart as he

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

but did his best not to let

be advantageous to show

a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes

problem was the constant surveillance and his

to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

concluded the verdict in

you have

like

take. It could take forever, and I'll

unable to Level Up, but everything

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade

"None."

to bide my time. If

objection!" Adonis jumped to his feet as

nearly popped wide open as he shifted his attention to the rising

had no choice but

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

you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort

murmurs began to spread

is a matter of necessity, Hero.

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

either been debunked by Rey's

on Rey, they had to have

right now…

members of the Royal Council all looked at one

they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke

under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment

a moment, no

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

Rey had been proven completely innocent, he couldn't be

understand. Is that

stunned Rey,