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.

******

"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."

good news was that Rey could return to his old room, and could also enjoy all the benefits of

was… he

morning, but after that is over, he will return

felt a little sting in his heart as

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

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

be advantageous to show

terrible judgment by any means. It only makes sense that I'll still be suspected

constant surveillance and his

he going to deal

'This isn't good…'

Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict in his

have any objections?" He

like rolling

could take forever, and I'll be trapped without

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm

"None."

bide my time. If this

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

he shifted his

no choice

matter, Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm facade, though his tone depicted a slight hint of

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

pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within

necessity, Hero. You

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

Rey's

had

right now… they

Council all looked at one another,

it seemed they had made an unanimous decision,

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

moment, no

of the entire

had been proven completely innocent, he couldn't be

that

turning towards the absolutely stunned