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."

return to his old room,

was… he

he will attend Training every morning, but after that is over, he will return to

a little sting in

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

but did his

to show hostility at

means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected no matter

constant surveillance and his restricted

he going to

'This isn't good…'

concluded the verdict in his calm but authoritative

you have any objections?"

felt like rolling

how long this investigation will take. It could

Up, but everything he had built up thus far

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and

"None."

bide my time. If this becomes

have an objection!" Adonis jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within the

wide open as he shifted his attention to

the room had no choice

is 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…

air, murmurs began to spread within the

of necessity, Hero. You

is one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when

proof had either been debunked by Rey's truthful words,

punishment on Rey, they had to have

right now…

of the Royal Council all looked at one another,

it seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke once

will not place him under sufficient surveillance.

moment,

of the

had been proven completely innocent,

understand. Is that fine

stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for a