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 hearing what the Emperor said, Russell and Cui Que exchanged a glance, their expressions somewhat odd and fell silent for a moment.


Their feelings... became a tad more complex.


Observing their response, the Emperor slowly nodded and said in a deep voice, "I guess, you must have heard about it because of the Inferiors."


Russell hesitated before nodding, and Cui Que hummed in agreement.


Indeed, without the orders passed down by the Inferior's father, the identity of 'godfather' would not have emerged, nor would Russell have introduced the Hairdresser to Cui Que and the Inferior.


From this perspective, it was indeed because of the Inferior that they had heard of it. This statement was no lie.


"There's no need for you to be so circumspect."


Chapter 75: Do Not Approach the Godfather