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."

to his old room, and could also enjoy

bad news was… he couldn't

but after that is over, he will return to his room and

a little sting in his heart

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

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

advantageous to show

any means. It only makes sense that

constant surveillance

going to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

Rey sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his calm but authoritative

do you have

like

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

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and

"None."

just have to bide my time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll just

to his feet as his voice echoed within

as he shifted his attention to the rising

in the room had no choice but

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

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

the air, murmurs began to spread within

necessity, Hero. You have to

us, to save your world. You can't treat him

debunked by Rey's truthful

on Rey, they had to have

now… they just

members of the Royal Council all

they had made an

place him under sufficient surveillance. The House

moment, no

understand that this is for the safety of the

had been proven completely innocent, he

Is that fine

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