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

Russell, as the focus of the crowd, caused the surrounding people to subconsciously follow his gaze when he suddenly looked to one side.


Immediately after, a situation even worse than Lin Qin's occurred—


Facing their gazes, Sally Ruth revealed a maliciously delighted smile and snapped her folding fan shut with a 'pop'.


Not only did she fully expose her beauty, but she even displayed a captivating smile.


Even the surrounding lights were physically gathered towards her, and although they were ordinary lights, they shone like spotlights on a stage. After being deprived of their illumination, the perimeter of the hall became exceptionally dark.


—Upon noticing that shining visage, the executives of Mental Heavy Industry, as if in an instant, were stripped of their consciousness by some mysterious power.


Chapter 24: Door Opener