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

[The date is December 13th, Monday, 8:10 AM]


[Snow warning for the Compass District, Tian En District, Giant Screen District, and Unified Perception Zone]


[Detected that you are in Tian En District, with moderate to heavy snow expected until 11:40. Please be careful of slippery roads when traveling]


[Your agenda for today: 9:30 AM, meeting with Director Amirus]


As the melodious wake-up tone rang in his head, Russell's drowsiness quickly dissipated.


The first thing he did was to swipe away the large "Agenda for Today" pop-up that was blocking his view.


Russell unconsciously shrank into his thick blankets and curled up with his mug to the side.


But he didn't bump into Cui Que, only touching the still-warm sheets.


He stretched lazily and slowly sat up from the bed.


It had been quite a while since he had woken up this early. Being woken up by such an early alarm was still something he was not used to.


Chapter 1 Fujishe