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."

old room, and could also enjoy all the

was… he couldn't do

is over, he will return to his room and spend the

little sting in his heart

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best not to

be advantageous to show

judgment by any means. It only

the constant surveillance

going to deal

'This isn't good…'

concluded the verdict in his

have any objections?"

like

investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be trapped without recourse in that

Level Up, but everything he

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm

"None."

just have to bide my time. If this

Adonis jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within

eyes nearly popped wide open as he shifted his

the room had no choice but to do

Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm facade,

surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or

murmurs began to spread within the

of necessity, Hero.

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

either been debunked by Rey's truthful words,

inflicting punishment on Rey, they had to

now… they just

Royal Council all looked

made an

sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment still stands,

a moment, no

of the entire Nation, and also

had been proven completely innocent, he

that fine with

Adonis asked this, turning towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for