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

"So the conflicts within the Church and among the Angels had escalated to this extent..."


As he thought, his hands did not stop moving. It was like stroking a cat subconsciously while pondering.


He held the Paradise Bird in his arms, gently caressing her hair and back.


The Paradise Bird too felt a sense of tranquility and peace.


Initially, she had crept into Russell's embrace just wanting to cry.


But she had not expected that Russell's embrace would be so warm, it reminded her involuntarily of her father, and thus she cried even harder... because she still remembered that Russell could take on her father's appearance. Although Russell had not transformed, in her mind it felt as if her father was holding her, and a sense of inexplicable grievance made her cry out in pain.


After she had cried, she felt a sense of attachment. Even though she had already cried, she still clung to Russell's embrace, reluctant to leave.


Chapter 28: The Lucky Little Bird