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

Looking at her, Russell was momentarily taken aback.


He found it somewhat hard to understand why Malt Wine appeared here.


She took out a slender cigarette for ladies from her bosom and placed it between her lips.


With the cigarette between her teeth, Malt Wine spoke in a muffled voice.


As she spoke, she pulled out a metal cigarette lighter and lit her cigarette.


Russell just stood at the doorway, silently watching her.


Malt Wine took a deep drag from her cigarette and then took a couple of steps in a random direction.


In the next moment, a bullet whizzed past Russell's ear, instantly shattering the camera behind him!


Russell calmly watched Malt Wine, not moving an inch.


"Our Mr. Hero, you've got quite the nerve,"


Malt Wine said with a smile, "not the least bit scared... not even flinching."


Chapter 10 Even Increasing Quantity Without Increasing Price