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."

old room, and could also enjoy all

was… he

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

in his heart as

'My responsibilities? These guys…!'

began to grit his teeth, but did his best

be advantageous to

not a terrible judgment by any means. It only makes

constant surveillance and

he going to

'This isn't good…'

concluded the verdict in his calm

Skylar… do you have any objections?"

felt like

investigation will take. It could take forever,

unable to Level Up, but everything

'Damnit… damnit…'

maintained a calm

"None."

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

to his feet as his voice echoed

open as he shifted his attention to

room had no choice but to

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

Adonis' declaration pierced the air, murmurs

matter of necessity, Hero. You have to

understand. Rey is one of us. He was summoned, just like us, to save your world. You can't

debunked by Rey's

on Rey, they had to have sufficient reason to do

right now… they

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

an unanimous decision, Conrad spoke

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

a moment, no side

understand that this is for the safety of the entire Nation,

innocent, he couldn't be allowed

understand. Is that fine with you,

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