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

Hearing this, Cui Que showed no reaction.


However, Radish's expression changed. She reached out and pulled Bad Day down, "What did you say?"


In an instant, Bad Day faded from in front of her and reappeared behind Radish in a standing position.


He patted Radish on the shoulder and whispered, "By the way, it's no problem to share this secret with you.


"You were just targeted by a sniper, right? I didn't show up immediately because if I had appeared directly, I would have exposed you... Another reason is that I followed to see who the gunman was.


Radish, annoyed, asked, "Whatever you saw, you came empty-handed, so you probably missed, right?"


Upon hearing this, both Radish and Cui Que were stunned.


"I saw it clearly. The person who tried to assassinate you had Elf ears... and a highly modified prosthetic body.


Chapter 26: The Heart of the Giant Dragon