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

the godfather said gently, "If there's really a need, I would prioritize finding the assassin first."


"He doesn't have much in the way of brains, so only such explicit tasks suit him."


"...Does that mean you plan on entrusting me with more important tasks?"


Malt Wine keenly caught the implication in the godfather's words.


Her smile then became even more radiant.


She stood up, took an orange, and diligently peeled it for the godfather before handing it over.


The godfather took it without any hesitation.


"Help me check what exactly the 'Root Plan' company is researching; then check on the 'Hero Club,' particularly the heroes named 'Heaven Delivery' and 'Emperor.'"


Malt Wine inquired about the deadline for this task.


But the godfather just shook his head, "Look into it as soon as possible, start after I leave. When I need it, I will come back here to retrieve it."


Chapter 43 Silence