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's body couldn't help but tremble for a moment.


More than Chairman Sal's words, what he cared about was... Sal had not revealed this secret while alone, but had disclosed it in front of everyone.


Siren and Lin Qin had heard all of this—what would happen to them afterwards?


Sal easily read Russell's fleeting thoughts and said gently, "Nothing will happen to them.


"That stubborn old thing Amirus sent her here just to learn this.


"But such things are hardly a secret to me. Since he's so persistent in wanting to know, why not let this young lady take the news back to him?


"Now that the 'Saint' has arrived, and my destiny is being fulfilled, nothing else matters..."


As he spoke, he turned and walked ahead toward the villa, which was almost like a castle.


Chapter 23 Sal and Sally Ruth