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

"When 'Emperor's Talk Show' ended its live broadcast, it was almost midnight."


The 'Emperor's Talk Show,' which was broadcast every Friday and Saturday night at 10:50 p.m. with the gimmick of 'live with no post-production,' had a quite stable viewership every week.


Because there was no post-editing and no script, it was particularly prone to live broadcast accidents.


Sometimes, the Emperor's quick wit, rapid response, and appropriate reactions won cheers from the audience;


One of the Emperor's principles for inviting guests was that they must have recently appeared in the trending searches.


So naturally, with more guests invited, there were bound to be some eccentrics.


There were always a few people who brought up topics the Emperor absolutely did not expect, leaving him speechless and occasionally causing a rare mishap;


There were also some stars and idols who appeared suave and natural on camera but stammered helplessly after a few words from the Emperor on the show.


Chapter 4: Dance of the Demons