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 all the benefits of

bad news was… he couldn't do

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

sting in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best not to let

be advantageous to show hostility at

only makes sense that I'll

constant

was he going to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his

Skylar… do you have any objections?" He

like

how long this investigation will take. It could take forever, and I'll be trapped without recourse

he be unable to Level Up, but everything he had built

'Damnit… damnit…'

calm facade

"None."

my time. If this becomes unbearable,

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

open as he shifted

the room had no choice but

a calm facade,

constant surveillance business! Why are you treating

pierced the air, murmurs

a matter of necessity, Hero.

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

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

they had to have sufficient reason to do

now… they

Royal Council all

made an unanimous decision,

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

moment, no

of the entire

proven completely innocent,

that fine

towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for