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

was… he couldn't

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

felt a little sting in his heart

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

his

wouldn't be advantageous to show hostility at this

a terrible judgment by any means. It only

constant surveillance and his

to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

Listrio concluded the verdict in

do you have any

like

take. It could

but everything he had built up thus

'Damnit… damnit…'

he maintained a calm

"None."

time. If this

an objection!" Adonis jumped to his feet as his

he shifted his attention to

room had no choice but to do

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

you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some

murmurs began to

is a matter of necessity,

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 have a single shred

had either been debunked by Rey's truthful

punishment on Rey, they had to

now…

of the Royal Council all looked

made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke

under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest

moment, no

for the safety of the

been proven completely innocent, he couldn't

that fine

absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for