Lukas142

--WSA 2025 ENTRY--

Neraxis saved the people and wiped out the monsters, but instead of cheers, he faced silence and a glowing blue text:

[Task Failed Successfully!]

[Rating Generated: SSS-Rank]

"The hell does that even mean?" he muttered, finding the situation a bit strange.

Before he could process, the so-called heroes—who had hidden while he fought—emerged. He waited for gratitude, only to feel a dagger pierce his back.

The only girl he loved stood behind him.

She betrayed him.

The crowd and heroes? They were staring at him with disdain and contempt.

"You..." he groaned as a spear and sword headed for him, ending his life.  
 
But instead of dying, he was sent back to the past—specifically, to the first day of the academy, year 2367, 8 years before his death.  

However, many things had changed. One of the most significant was the sudden appearance of a Tower, a mysterious structure that had appeared across all the continents, granting power to those brave enough to contest its challenges.

"Not again... With this chance I will end you all" Neraxis vowed to himself, embarking on his path of revenge, while also trying to give his life new meaning.

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Disclaimer: MC is not instantly going to be a villain, as his background is that of a hero. The switch will be gradual in accordance with the events that happen along the way. Some snippets of such events have already been teased :)
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The SSS Ranked Villain's Return

"Sure, I'll do that. See you in a bit." Neraxis said his goodbyes, quickly hanging up the phone.

It had been a day since both his mission and the system log, and now his family would be coming back shortly—likely in the next few hours.

He had gone out earlier and bought more than just a few pizzas—a massive cake and a few potions as well.

Now the only thing left was to set up the table and patiently wait.

However, as he moved around and finally set everything up, Neraxis noticed that he still had a bunch of time to spare.

At the same time, there was one thing he could do that likely wouldn't take too long:

- [Skill Effects (4/4) Affinity Compiler (Special One-time use Active): Attune to your natural affinity.]