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

Hearing the Emperor's words, the godfather merely scoffed, "There's no need for that."


The Emperor could tell that it wasn't a scoff meant in malice.


Unlike others in the Lower City District, the godfather did not regard the existence of a "hero" as a Director's dog.


He didn't immediately answer the Emperor, but instead found a place to sit down.


As if he were the host, the godfather gestured to the sofa opposite him, "Take a seat, Emperor.


"I've already said, we're in for a long conversation...don't be so formal. You're already an old man, don't wear yourself out."


The Emperor sat opposite the godfather, hands resting on his knees, like an old Emperor Penguin akin to a stone lion, sitting erect and dignified.


Watching the Emperor finally take a seat opposite him, the godfather's lips slightly curled upward, and he crossed his legs, leaning comfortably back against the soft sofa.


Chapter 77 I am the Hero