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

Sitting opposite Russell, Lin Qin, who had been happily swaying her slender tail and excitedly asking Russell about the purpose of their trip, suddenly froze as if struck by lightning, becoming completely still.


Russell himself was shocked, his eyes widening instantly.


His first reaction was to hurry back through the Deer Head statue to check in and report his safety.


Otherwise, if Cui Que heard the news later, she would probably be scared to death...


But before that, Russell needed to comfort his "bodyguard" in front of him.


"Your colleagues might not necessarily be in danger..."


Russell whispered reassuring words that even he didn't believe, "Spring Island has already dispatched an exploration team to the rescue as soon as possible... Although it's uncertain how many people they can save, they are all outstanding Spiritual Energy Users and might survive."


"...I will not forgive them... I will not forgive them!"


Chapter 11 Selfish Armament