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

Under Torkifat's vague interception, Russell still did not meet Heaven Delivery.


Or more accurately, Torkifat did not want Russell and Heaven Delivery to meet each other.


There was actually an excuse for this...


After all, Russell was now the Deputy Director of Mental Heavy Industry's branch in Happiness Island.


Although there were no documents, just having Torkifat's verbal promise was enough—unlike the head office where the board of directors shared power, the branch was solely under Torkifat's control.


According to the common rules of the Seven Islands, all the leaders in the head office, if not necessary, must not meet with heroes, especially those belonging to their own company.


Chapter 73: The Abandoned Hero