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

It was as if a thunderclap exploded next to Russell's ears.


Russell looked at Sally Ruth in shock, finding it hard to believe for a moment.


Although he had vaguely sensed something… Russell could never have imagined that Sally Ruth would be so blunt.


His brain came to a sudden halt, leaving the scant rationality he had unable to decipher what exactly Sally Ruth was after.


Sally Ruth lowered her head with pleasure, whispering in Russell's ear.


It was as if she had extended her tongue to lick Russell's earlobe, but given the position of her head and the length of her tongue, she should have been absolutely unable to reach it.


"Isn't entertainment what your Happiness Island produces the most?"


"…You also know that I come from Chongguang Island."


Chapter 25: Dusk Known as Tombstone