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."

could return to his old room, and

bad news was… he couldn't do

is over, he will return to his room and spend the rest of

little sting in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

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

wouldn't be advantageous to show hostility at this

It only makes sense that

the constant surveillance and

to deal

'This isn't good…'

the verdict in

Skylar… do you have any objections?"

like

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

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

calm facade and

"None."

time. If

his feet as his voice

popped wide open as he shifted his attention to the

had no choice but to

with a calm facade, though his

you treating Rey like a

declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within

of necessity, Hero.

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 useless

they had to have sufficient reason to do

right now… they

Royal Council all

made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke once

We will not place him under sufficient surveillance.

moment, no side

the safety of the entire Nation,

innocent, he couldn't be allowed

understand. Is that

towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter