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

As soon as Cold Water stepped through the door, she saw Minister Cuique holding Ultramarine's hands with both of hers, her tail swaying nonstop behind her.


When Cold Water suddenly pushed the door open, Ultramarine even looked startled, instinctively trying to pull back her hand.


But Cuique grasped it tighter... even pulling Ultramarine towards her, nearly drawing Ultramarine straight into her embrace.


Cold Water couldn't help but slightly raise her eyebrows.


The door of the Special Execution Department required special access privileges; aside from its members, only Directors could open the door.


When she had approached, the door had opened by itself.


At the time, Cold Water thought that Cuique had seen her on the monitor and opened the door for her... Now it seemed likely that only the first part was correct.


This was Cuique stealthily opening the door from the inside, with the purpose of letting her see Ultramarine in this unguarded state.


Chapter 35 Autumn Leaves