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

Although the situation was extremely critical, Russell still trusted Cui Que unconditionally.


He believed that she would find a way to break the deadlock without causing greater chaos.


After all, she was not someone who needed his protection but a reliable supervisor and a smart collaborator.


—In fact, the threat from Heaven Delivery to Russell himself was not significant.


As long as he approached any door, he could immediately enter the Babel Tower holding the Paradise Bird.


If he had to settle for the next best thing, Russell could switch to any of his incarnations and thus have an extra life.


If it could only explode once, Heaven Delivery couldn't kill Russell.


But he clearly did not seem calm enough now…


Russell was most worried about the comfort of the Paradise Bird, followed by whether he would hurt any innocent people.


Chapter 31: The Person of Resentment