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

Upon seeing it, Cold Water quickly guessed its original complete pattern.


But she hesitated, "If they really wanted to carry out this kind of mission, wouldn't they remove all logos? Could this be their way of intentionally guiding our investigation?"


"Or could it be possible that it was thrown in after the explosion? Was it processed by the explosion in advance, yet 'just so happens to show its original form,' that level of metal badge?"


"Logically and methodologically, such a possibility does exist... but that's a tactic only found in detective novels."


Russell couldn't help but laugh, "But in reality, that is impossible."


That was normal—when he had chatted with Cold Water in the café before, he knew that she was a fan of mystery novels.


"Because people communicate, and details are constantly negotiated." 


Chapter 40 Optional Truth