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 had completely darkened outside, and the gentle patter of rain began to fall.


The rain hit the windows of the Special Execution Department, creating a crisp tapping sound.


Although more than half of the Execution Department building's employees had already left for the day, the lights in the Special Execution Department's office were still brightly shining.


Resting against the bookshelf near the entrance, the Inferior asked,


Watching Cui Que lift her head again, the Inferior sent the message to her.


Cui Que shook her head, "He said… if he encountered such difficulties, he would come to help me as well."


Upon hearing this, the Inferior's brows furrowed deeply.


"I told him that the matter involves historical investigation, Babel, and the giant dragon, and it's extremely dangerous… but both you and I would help him."


[You should have directly asked him to withdraw from the investigation]


Chapter 19 The Fear of the Inferior