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

When Russell returned from the Deer Leader, it was still very early, not yet nine in the morning, the time he had agreed to meet with Miss Cold Water.


Although it did not match his usual style of always arriving just on time, Russell still stretched leisurely and enjoyed the cool air just after seven in the morning as he left his house.


But when he arrived at the office, he found, to his surprise, that Cui Que was already there.


Cui Que greeted him warmly, "Since the Inferior is not here today, what would you like to eat? I'll order some takeout for you."


"I half-expected you to say you'd cook for me..."


Russell joked, "Speaking of which, I've never tasted your cooking. I remember you can cook, right?"


The moment he entered, he keenly sensed the well-concealed fatigue in Cui Que.


She had taken a shower in the Special Execution Department's office and reapplied her makeup to hide her dark circles.


Chapter 33 Father and Son (3 updates, request for guaranteed monthly tickets)