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

At nine o'clock in the morning, Russell pushed open the door and entered the Special Execution Department's office.


Russell had already changed into the uniform of the Special Execution Department.


The pure black, form-fitting short trench coat made the short Russell look unexpectedly sharp.


More than a month had passed since the "Little Glass Incident."


In this past month, there had only been one demonic alert... Considering that the "Curtain of Ignorance" might still be watching the Inferior, this time the Inferior didn't let Russell take action and dealt with the demon himself.


In other words, Russell had been slacking for a whole month—and still received a generous salary.


Coming to work every day to slack off on the job... Even though I haven't done anything, I really have been working hard on myself, Russell thought.


Russell dragged out the sound, his voice lazy. Like a cat that saw a person and meowed as a way of greeting.


Chapter 1 Poisoned Bait