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

As soon as the Paradise Bird woke up, Russell snapped a photo of its dazed and confused expression fresh from sleep and sent it to Cui Que as an emoji.


She had a habit of taking a quick nap on her desk every noon… a habit left over from her school days.


Whenever she had a little free time, she could use those small breaks to catch some sleep. This helped ensure she was always energized.


This made Cui Que a light sleeper, able to doze off within ten minutes. But it also meant she woke easily at the slightest noise.


...The only exception was yesterday when she and Russell had curled up on the couch together, unexpectedly sleeping so soundly that she couldn't be woken up.


The email from Russell jolted her awake; after yawning and fixing her hair, she prepared to wash her face and set out.


She had already discussed with Russell about going directly to the "prototype's" house.


Chapter 30: The Kidnapped Russell