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."

news was that Rey could return to his old room, and could also enjoy all the benefits of being

he couldn't do

Training every morning, but after that is over,

sting in his heart as

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

began to grit his teeth, but did his best not to let his inner

be advantageous to show hostility at this

not a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected no

the constant surveillance and

going to deal with

'This isn't good…'

Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm

you have

felt like

don't know how long this investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be trapped without

Level Up, but everything he had built up thus far could

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and

"None."

time. If this

his feet as his voice echoed within the

he

room had no choice

the matter, Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm facade, though his

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

declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread

is a matter of necessity, Hero. You have to

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

supposed proof had either been debunked by Rey's truthful words, or were rendered useless by

on Rey, they had

right now… they just

Royal Council all looked at one another, exchanging

seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke

place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest

a moment, no

of the entire Nation, and also

innocent, he

Is that fine with you,

stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for a few