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

"By the way, you put Strangulation and Inferior together... Is that okay?"


Cui Que asked with a mix of curiosity and concern, "I remember that Strangulation used to be beaten up by Inferior, didn't he? Or rather, there are hardly any kids from the Lower City District who haven't been beaten up by Inferior... Leaving them alone together, won't you risk Inferior getting his revenge or even getting killed?"


Russell's class reunion didn't last very long.


After all, everyone had become quite discerning adults.


Although they were once classmates and inseparable friends, clinging too tightly to old friends after so many years is impolite, unhealthy, and unrealistic.


Reunion is like a fine wine. It's enough to taste it lightly, to enjoy the buzz of relaxation and the pleasure of stepping away from drudgery.


If one lacks restraint, they can lose their senses, become distasteful, and repel others.


It was just an hour and a half when Cinnabar suggested wrapping up the gathering.


Chapter 51: Wow, you're so good at this, sis!