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."

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

he couldn't

will attend Training every morning, but after that is over, he will return to his room and spend the rest of his

a little sting in his heart as

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

to grit his teeth, but did his best not to

wouldn't be advantageous to show hostility at

judgment by any means. It only makes sense

problem was the constant

was he going to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

Rey sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his

have any objections?" He

felt like rolling his

investigation will take. It could take

be unable to Level Up, but everything he had

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and

"None."

have to bide my time. If this

feet as his voice

as he shifted

had no choice but

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

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

air, murmurs began to spread within the

matter of necessity, Hero.

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

been debunked by Rey's truthful words, or were rendered useless by

on Rey, they had to have

now… they just

Royal Council all looked at one

made an unanimous

not place him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment still

moment, no

is for the safety of the

Rey had been proven completely innocent, he couldn't

understand. Is that fine with

towards the absolutely stunned Rey,