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

"Have you seen this Director Torkifat with your own eyes?"


In that instant, Cui Que realized Russell's expression was a bit too stern—


Out of trust for Russell, Cui Que was about to call Director Torkifat, but she immediately stopped herself.


"This involves a very dangerous secret, are you sure you want to hear it?"


He had never shared those particularly dangerous pieces of information with Cui Que, not because he didn't trust her enough.


On the contrary, it was because he knew and trusted Cui Que too well…


Russell believed that even if he did get Cui Que into trouble, she would never blame him.


But inwardly, she would suffer headaches from the conflict and danger.


Chapter 59 The Truth Behind the Kidnapping