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."

his old room, and could also enjoy all the benefits

bad news was… he couldn't

Training every morning, but after that is over, he will return to his room and spend the rest

in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

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

advantageous to show

only

the constant surveillance and his

was he going to deal

'This isn't good…'

Rey sighed, Conrad Listrio concluded the verdict

do you have

felt like rolling

It could take forever, and

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm facade and smiled

"None."

have to bide my time. If this becomes

to his feet as his

open as he shifted his attention to

in the room had no

calm facade,

surveillance business! Why are you treating Rey

Adonis' declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within the

necessity, Hero. You have to

your

debunked by Rey's truthful words,

on Rey, they had to have sufficient reason to

right now… they

members of the Royal Council all looked at one another, exchanging

made an unanimous decision,

him under sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment still stands,

moment, no

that this is for the safety of the entire Nation, and also

had been proven completely innocent, he couldn't be allowed

that fine with

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