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

Actually, from the very moment Cui Que saw Russell, she realized in her heart... she might not have been the only one making an effort to investigate last night.


She could clearly feel that there was more determination in Ultramarine's heart and eyes. His demeanor had completely changed as well.


And this determination was not present yesterday when Ultramarine agreed to Cold Water's request.


—It was precisely because Russell didn't know the hidden dangers within this request that Cui Que worried for him.


She was worried Russell might be deceived by others.


Of course, this isn't to say she thought Miss Cold Water was a bad woman...


Because even Miss Cold Water herself didn't know how dangerous the matter truly was, having just taken over this job. It was only natural to seek help from the most trusted and reliable person by her side to protect herself.


Being a woman herself, Cui Que could completely understand this mindset.


Chapter 34 Like the Dawn