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

[Warning, you have entered a radio silence zone, network connection has been disconnected.]


[Warning, you are in a monitored area, everything you say may be recorded. If you remain in this area after receiving this message, it is considered that you are aware of and permit our unit's monitoring and recording.]


Before Russell stepped out of the floating car, such prompts had suddenly appeared in front of him.


The network signal icon at the top of his field of vision went from full bars to "no signal" in an instant.


Russell was somewhat surprised, "The Black District on the ground?"


He had encountered the Black District in the Lower City District of Chongguang Island before; it was the area where the Codeless congregated. However, Russell had never seen such a large Black District in the Upper City District before...


Chapter 29 Bubble-30