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

After Russell's meeting with Director Torkifat, the danger to Miss Cold Water was also lifted.


Mental Heavy Industry, having ensured that Miss Cold Water would not continue to investigate the case and having "bribed" Ultramarine with the position of Deputy Director, clearly did not wish to escalate the matter further.


They got a buy-one-get-one-free deal on two sets of the most advanced technology from Happiness Island, both of which they desperately needed.


For Mental Heavy Industry, settling the matter swiftly and concluding it there was for the best.


With Mental Heavy Industry deciding not to take any further action, Tovatus was also unable to stir the pot and cause trouble.


The Dissenter had no ill will towards Miss Cold Water herself. He simply wanted to make the Emperor and Torkifat collide... and it would be even better if he could incite a conflict between the Tianen Group and Mental Heavy Industry.


Chapter 74: The Grateful Emperor