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

Cui Que had never seen Russell show such a docile expression in front of others before, and even become teary-eyed from someone else's words.


Frankly, this reaction was a bit frightening to her.


In Cui Que's impression, Russell had always been like an untamed feral cat. Although, when hungry, he would be willing to lie down, expose his belly, and meow appealingly to beg for food... but once he was full and satisfied, if one wished to call the cat over, they could forget about receiving any flattering response.


People who came looking for the cat when it wasn't hungry were generally ignored.


Being able to meow lazily as a response was already considered quite an honor.


At least in this respect, Russell's character was quite cat-like. It could be said that, at least when he showed his "obedient" and "compliant" side, it was with a rather utilitarian attitude. Although he was generally gentle-natured, he was never in a position of obeying commands and taking orders.


Chapter 56: Hua Mingshu's Fortune and Misfortune