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."

Rey could return to his old room,

was… he couldn't

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

in his heart as he

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

did his best not to let his inner frustrations

be advantageous to show hostility

by any means. It only makes

problem was the constant surveillance and his restricted

was he going to deal

'This isn't good…'

the verdict in

have

like

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

to Level Up, but everything he had

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and smiled

"None."

to bide my time. If this becomes unbearable,

Adonis jumped to his feet

eyes nearly popped wide open as he

the room had no choice

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

do not approve of this constant surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey like a prisoner… or some sort

air, murmurs began to spread

matter of necessity, Hero. You have to

your world. You can't treat him like this when

debunked by Rey's

they had to have sufficient reason to

now… they

Council all looked at

seemed they had made an

under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment still

moment,

is for the safety of

innocent, he

understand. Is that fine with you,

the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for a few