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

The one who noticed that red dot was not only Cui Que.


Radish also saw the light spot the first moment it appeared.


But she just frowned at it resting on her chest, without any reaction.


— Because she actually did not recognize this thing.


In the Upper City District, where holding a handgun was tantamount to murder, a laser-guided sniper rifle was not just a simple forbidden item but something far beyond their understanding.


Although such a long-range weapon might not be useful against a director like Elf, for the high-level executives of other companies, it was basically an undefendable threat.


However, although Radish did not recognize it... she could clearly see that Cui Que's gaze towards her started with a pause and then gradually turned into horror.


After hesitating on the spot for a short while, Cui Que finally came to her senses and remembered what it was.


Without any hesitation, she flung herself with all her might, trying to knock Radish to the ground.


Chapter 23: Sniping and Crane Orchid