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

Lin Qin felt an increasing sense of confusion and bewilderment, "He was fine, so why did he have to die?"


Russell glanced at Lin Qin, "I think I've given you detailed information. Why don't you try guessing?"


The girl pouted, her ears drooping, "I didn't do well in my bullet analysis class..."


"This is no longer about bullet analysis, it's about your actual job now—" 


Seeing Lin Qin's dispirited appearance, Russell's taste for mischief suddenly surged, "Come on, say it! Why was he shot in the shower head!"


Well, this wasn't about making it difficult for Lin Qin, this was about tutoring her...If the Execution Department couldn't do logical analysis, there really was no hope for promotion, truly being used as expendable labor until death.


He was doing this for her good—Russell happily convinced himself.


Chapter 55: Dead Yet Newly Alive (Request for Monthly Votes)