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

Strangulation fell silent for a while, then uttered a cold laugh and said, "Ridiculous. No one can be my master."


There was no blood-red flame lit in his pupils, but an unquenchable anger, like withered flesh, seemed to cling to the iris.


"I obey the godfather because he is stronger than I am now.


"I follow his commands because I'm learning from his every move, filling in my own gaps. Also because there are some things only he can do—like uniting everyone... like accepting people from the Upper City District into the 'family'.


"Without a doubt, I definitely couldn't accomplish such great feats."


Chapter 52 I am the Enemy of the Godfather