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."

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

he couldn't do much

but after that is over, he will return to his

a little sting in his heart

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

teeth, but did his best not to let

advantageous to show

not a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes sense that I'll still

was the constant surveillance and

he going to deal

'This isn't good…'

Listrio concluded the verdict in

do you have any objections?" He

like

could take forever, and I'll be trapped without recourse

Up, but everything he had built up thus

'Damnit… damnit…'

calm

"None."

my time. If this becomes unbearable, I'll

his feet as

wide open as he

had no choice

is the matter, Hero?" Conrad asked with a calm facade, though

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

declaration pierced the air, murmurs

is a matter of necessity,

understand. Rey is one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when you don't have a single shred of conclusive evidence against

supposed proof had either been debunked by Rey's truthful words, or were rendered useless

they had to have sufficient

right now… they

Royal Council all looked at

it seemed they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad

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

a moment, no

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

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

Is that fine with

asked this, turning towards the absolutely stunned