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."

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

bad news was… he couldn't

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

a little sting in his

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

his teeth, but did his best not to let

wouldn't be advantageous to show

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

was the constant surveillance and

he going to deal with his

'This isn't good…'

the verdict in his calm but

you have any

felt like

take. It could take forever,

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

'Damnit… damnit…'

a calm facade and smiled

"None."

just have to bide my time. If

jumped to his feet as his voice echoed within the vast

wide open as he shifted his

had no choice but to

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

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

declaration pierced the air, murmurs began to spread within

is a matter of necessity, Hero. You

us, to save your world. You can't treat him like this when you don't have a single shred of conclusive

proof had either been debunked by Rey's

on Rey, they had to have sufficient

right now… they

all looked at one

they had made an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke once

under sufficient surveillance.

a moment, no

for the safety of the entire

innocent,

that fine with

asked this, turning towards the absolutely stunned Rey, the latter was speechless