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

After Number 44 respectfully departed, Lin Qin inexplicably felt anxious, her heart rising to her throat.


Mr. Ultramarine... he was terrifying to an intimidating extent.


Just looking at his usual mild and lazy demeanor, he resembled a domesticated pet cat—when in a good mood, he would benevolently allow you to touch him; when in a bad mood, if you dared to touch him without permission, he would swipe at you with his claw.


Although it was Lin Qin's first time meeting Ultramarine, she felt an inexplicable familiarity with Mr. Ultramarine... as if she had seen him somewhere before, or once knew someone similar to him in personality. This gave her an inexplicable fondness for Ultramarine that she could neither explain nor understand.


Just a moment ago, when he revealed the truth about Sun Island and Professor Chen in front of her, that disdainful and mocking smile on his lips, the whisper in her ear carrying his warm breath—he was simply too handsome.


Chapter 44 Russell: Don't rush