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

The voice was too soft and delicate, as if laced with a sobbing tone... but Russell couldn't tell if she was truly crying.


... Just as wine doesn't intoxicate people; people intoxicate themselves.


Perhaps she intentionally wanted to drink cocoa until she was drunk. Under the drunkenness brought by the cocoa, she vented her resentment and fear.


If Lin Qin's experienced squad leader and his girlfriend were still alive, they probably wouldn't have allowed Russell to go out so easily, to freely interact with the locals outside of surveillance range. But Lin Qin's lack of experience was glaring – she didn't realize that she must stay with Russell at all times, and shouldn't let him out of her sight, so she carelessly let him go.


The current situation had become very clear.


In the trio tasked with accompanying Russell, Lin Qin's role was apparently to deal with Russell and curry favor with him, a mere figurehead.


Chapter 37 Alcohol Doesn't Intoxicate; People Intoxicate Themselves (Two in One)_3