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

"I really like creating stuff—like even my staff. Have you seen how good it is?" Aella questioned with a giggle.

Yet, Neraxis's face did not seem amused as he replied, "The same staff you used to smack me over the head? I remember, yeah."

Oh right... She suddenly froze and exclaimed, "I-I only did that because I can heal faster if I have direct contact with the person!"

"If you say so," he said in his usual unamused tone and continued walking while holding her hand.

At a glance, his shoulders looked much wider than before. She remembered him being quite skinny back in the rift.

But over the course of a couple of days, that seemed to change.

I wonder if he realized I'm not really blind? Aella snickered but didn't let go of his hand. While she lied about one thing, her fear of the dark was definitely not a lie.

A Peaceful Walk