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

Flower Touch looked into Russell's eyes, which first went from surprise to sarcasm, then pity…


Flower Touch said softly, "You truly wish to become a hero, young Russell.


"Such naive, pure, and stubborn ideals... You say that 'being a good person is very difficult.' But do you know? The path you choose is even harder than being simply a good person.


"Perhaps, I should address you as 'Ultramarine' mister?"


"Whether as Russell or as Ultramarine, that's what I believe."


In contrast to Flower Touch, who was completely relaxed and lazily curled up in the armchair, Russell sat upright, leaning forward with not a trace of a smile on his face.


"Of course, I know this path is difficult. But I think, perhaps that's exactly why... this world brought me into existence."


He whispered words Flower Touch could not understand: "I believe I came here for this purpose."


His mere existence allowed him to feel the pain of others.


Chapter 14 I Will Watch Over You