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

Unnoticed, Russell found himself gradually spending more time at Cui Que's home.


Two weeks ago, Russell had stayed up all night working overtime with Uncle Herman to prepare Cui Que's birthday gift for the next day.


Having not slept all night, Russell administered a shot of "overtime happiness" to himself to ensure the prosthetic body surgery the next day wouldn't encounter any issues.


It was something his colleagues in the Network Security Department sometimes used when they worked over twenty-four hours—a shot to perk them up. It could effectively regulate blood pressure, protect the heart to prevent sudden death, and maintain calm and steady thinking without trembling hands.


Tianen Group, as the head company on Happiness Island, had preferential access to the island's talent pool.


Chapter 3: Melting Furnace Spell