Not praying for ten strings

In a world dominated by seven super-corporations, the Longevity Species that always occupied the pinnacle of power didn't allow for the enactment of written laws. The Floating Islands of prisons delimited by lines on the map, where resources would inevitably run out in the future...
People yearned for the birth of a true "Hero," yet they cynically awaited the fall of a Hero from grace.
As long as one was hailed by the media as a Hero, even murder could be forgiven, and every word they said would be adored. Even high and mighty Elves dared not provoke the edge of a Hero.
But if a Hero of the past committed even a minor offense, the moment their image crumbled, the forgiven sins would flare up like an inextinguishable furnace, and the stars of yesterday would instantly become unforgivable criminals...
"—Come become a Hero, Russell."
The most vicious criminal in the world thrust a knife into the boy's hand, whispering a low enticement.
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Solo female lead, Beast Ears, Spiritual Energy, Mechanical Angels, and other elements. Cyber-fantasy. Please refrain if not to your liking.

Tower of Overturn

It would be better to say "dare not die"...


Under Russell's gaze, the Inferior slowly said:


"After I inherited part of his destiny... possessing the destiny of the 'Child of Opposition'.


"Because of this destiny, I can neither defy 'Father' nor can he actively kill me.


"'Destiny' determined that we have a father-son relationship. Thus, on the surface, we must behave as father and son... It is not merely a 'consensus'-type of weakness, but a constraint with self-compelling force.


"However, I also have my own way of rebelling.


"As long as I do not die from it... as long as I am assassinated by someone who is completely unaware of my origins, whether by sniping, poisoning... then I would consider it a victory.


"And if he does not have a justifiable excuse, he cannot stop me."


The cold words of the Inferior made Russell realize the truth.


...Hence, the Inferior is always so angry.


Chapter 8 Russell's Thoughts Become Clear!