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

As a middle-aged researcher with a water otter as his prone-spiritual, code-named "Otter," he removed his tie and took off his suit.


Carrying a unique air of defeatism only found in middle-aged corporate drones, he actively grabbed the arm of Russell, whom he greatly respected.


With a bit of trepidation and inexplicable confidence and pride, they headed to the deepest room in the research facility... It felt like taking a highly respected boss to one's favorite little-known store.


It looked like a small bar, with wooden L-shaped long tables and warm lighting, and the counter had many bottles of liquor on display. The space was very cramped, about only ten square meters.


And Bubble-30 was like a bartender girl, skillfully picking up several bottles on the other side of the bar.


"A color temperature of 2400 K can give a warm and relaxing feeling… just like being at home,"


The girl smiled and explained to Russell, then confidently asked, "What would you like to drink?"


Chapter 31 Nirvana