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 of being

was… he couldn't do

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

sting in his heart as he

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

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

to show

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

the constant

going to deal

'This isn't good…'

Listrio concluded the verdict

do you have any objections?" He

like

this investigation will take. It could take forever,

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

he maintained a calm

"None."

bide my time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll just

have an objection!" Adonis jumped to his feet as

wide open as he

room had no choice

a calm facade, though his

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

air, murmurs began

of necessity, Hero.

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

had either been debunked by Rey's truthful

on Rey, they had to have

right now… they

all looked at

made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke

sufficient surveillance. The House Arrest judgment

moment, no side

for the safety of the entire Nation, and

Rey had been proven completely innocent, he

that fine with you,

stunned Rey, the latter was speechless for