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 would have done it anyway, without you saying so."


Under his gaze, the Russell in the mirror silently ignited pale-colored Flames in his eyes.


"I feel like I've never been in such a perfect state..."


It was just like having a full-body massage when one is completely exhausted.


Only, it was a massage of the soul... The pressure in his heart was released in one breath.


A faint voice arose from behind him, "Would you cheer for me, applaud for me?"


Russell suddenly choked on a mouthful of water.


A headless person, dressed in a suit and wearing a tie, appeared silently behind his own reflection in the mirror.


His current attire made him look like a corporate drone if one ignored the swirling smoky nebula where his head should have been.


"Do you think this attire makes me appear more reliable?"


The voice of God's container also turned cold, resembling Camarcel's.


Chapter 17 Other people's children have substitutable guardian spirits.