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

he couldn't do much

every morning, but after that is over,

little sting in his heart

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

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

be advantageous to show hostility

any means. It only

was the constant surveillance and his restricted

he going to deal

'This isn't good…'

concluded the

do you have

felt like rolling his

know how long this investigation will take. It could take

Up, but everything

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and smiled

"None."

time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll just

jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within the

open as he shifted his

no choice but to do

a calm

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

air, murmurs began to

necessity, Hero. You have

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

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

had to have sufficient reason to do

now… they just

Royal Council all looked at one another,

it seemed they had made an unanimous

We will not place him under sufficient surveillance. The

moment, no side

the safety of

completely innocent, he couldn't be allowed unsupervised

that fine

stunned Rey, the latter