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

Russell had been waiting in the office until almost noon when he heard a knock at the door.


He reached out into the void, using the temporary authority granted to him by Cui Que to open the door.


"So, so sorry, Mr. Ultramarine—We're late!"


The flustered voice of Paradise Bird came from the doorway, "I'm really sorry for keeping you waiting!"


Russell sat in Cui Que's spot, his tone as calm and gentle as Cui Que's, "I don't have much to do today… Please, take a seat, all three of you."


He was exceptionally busy today. He wasn't even this busy on a typical month.


But there was no need to tell this to Paradise Bird… Since Paradise Bird was already late, mentioning it now would only add to this Little Dove's worries and guilt.


With just a glance, Russell knew Cui Que's jealousy was probably for naught.


Because behind Paradise Bird were two men with halos above their heads.


Chapter 18 New Colleague