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

"...I mean, you don't even know my name or where I'm from, and you're letting me follow you?"


Russell couldn't help but counter, "Then who are you exactly?"


Truth be told, Russell found it hard to grasp the lion's logic in action.


It seemed less human-like, more beast-like.


Utterly fearless, it acted without any reservations.


But faced with Russell's query, the dignified White Lion just grinned, revealing a ferocious and bloody "smile."


Among humans, "showing a smile" is usually to ease hostility. It's a sign of pleasure and goodwill.


Yet when the White Lion did the same, it seemed more like a predator opening its jaws wide, ready to feast—only causing shivers to run down one's spine.


The lion chuckled lowly, a roar-like bass resonating in the heart: "Absolutely unnecessary.


"You and I are both Mages. Both forsaken children walking the Dream Realm... You and I are allies, not enemies."


Chapter 21 Why the Anger