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.
——————
Solo female lead, Beast Ears, Spiritual Energy, Mechanical Angels, and other elements. Cyber-fantasy. Please refrain if not to your liking.

Tower of Overturn

These people were not purely evil. Each of them had been recognized by the power of the Holy Order, and they had not lost it even up to this point.


This meant that they did not consider their actions evil. Rather, everyone had their own objectives, views, and plans, most of which they would not disclose to others.


Each party had their own ideas and plans. Everyone was trying to expand their influence, maintaining the overall interests of the Church while striking against their political adversaries. Instead of simply "climbing at all costs," it was more often "pushing others down at all costs."


In such circumstances, the Church had to present a united front externally. This required harmonizing all opinions to relatively satisfy the general agreement in decision-making.


This was undoubtedly no longer at the level of "corporate warfare" or "office politics" but had entered the realm of politics.


Chapter 28: The Lucky Little Bird_2