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

"What are you thinking about? You look so troubled."


Seeing that God's container maintained his silence, Amirus kindly asked, "Did I not make myself clear? Do you need a detailed explanation?"


"...No need. I was just wondering if I should have come to see you at this time."


"Oh, that. There used to be a saying when we were on the surface... called 'shutting one's ears while stealing a bell.' Some things don't cease to happen just because you are unaware or cannot hear them."


Amirus said gently, "From the moment you became my hero... or rather, even before that, the moment you appeared before me with the Sage Beheading I gave to Alice and saved me, you were unable to escape.


"Even your uncle realized that Alice might have joined an unspeakable organization. How could I possibly not know?


"After all, she once saved my life. Have you ever thought, why, having both been saved, I made you a hero and yet didn't make Alice a hero?"


Chapter 48: The Great Conspirator Amirus