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

Russell found himself in a situation that made no sense at all, as Mr. Ultramarine headed into the bathroom.


But why would he need to bathe before the arrival of the two Synthetic Humans?


Lin Qin had asked if he needed any help... and received a rather cold and stern refusal.


"Forget it, just stay put and wait for me to come out.


"I've reminded you once, don't try to be smart. I don't want to have to repeat myself a third time."


Not going then, not going, as if I'm so cheap—


Lin Qin felt somewhat resentful and annoyed for a moment.


But thinking about it, she could only sigh helplessly.


Because she was indeed that cheap... after all, her mission was to steal Ultramarine's genetic information.


And that was something she had personally admitted to Ultramarine.


Chapter 45: The Maginot Line and the Trojan Horse