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

Hearing this name, Lin Qin did not have a particularly strong reaction.


Before Russell brought her here, he had not mentioned to Lin Qin who they were going to meet or what they were going to do.


Russell's heart sank, muttering to himself that it was as he had feared.


But he did not panic or become disoriented because of this.


--Rather, after meeting those two synthetic humans last night, Russell had already considered this possibility.


He had a premonition that he would most likely not see Dust Gap tomorrow.


The conversation with the two synthetic humans was monitored throughout by Room 44 and also under surveillance in the hotel. Regardless of who wanted Russell dead, they would have been aware of this information and would immediately realize something was wrong.


Chapter 52 Happiness Island is Still Very Safe