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

he couldn't

over, he will return to his room

sting in his heart as he heard

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

began to grit his teeth, but did his

be advantageous to show hostility at

only makes sense

was the constant

going to deal with his current

'This isn't good…'

sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his

have any objections?"

like

take. It could take forever, and I'll

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and

"None."

time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll

Adonis jumped to his feet as his

open as he shifted

the room had no choice but

calm facade, though his tone depicted a slight hint

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

pierced the air, murmurs began to

necessity,

us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when you don't have a single shred of conclusive evidence against

Rey's truthful words, or were

inflicting punishment on Rey, they had to have sufficient

now…

all looked at one

an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke

him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment

a moment, no

of the entire

been proven completely innocent, he couldn't

that fine

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