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

As the last of the messages fell, Neraxis soon found himself positioned in the middle of a massive gladiator arena.

It was much larger than the one Magnus described; nonetheless, he would remain vigilant.

That's because the trial increased in difficulty—the time he needed to survive doubled. Moreover, it was likely the monsters had increased in rank as well.

First things first—he would enable the Aura of the Abyss perk, immediately shrouding himself in that murky, obsidian-like energy that seemed to affect the space slightly.

It was the perfect time to try it all out.

[10 Seconds Remaining Until The First Floor's Trial Begins]

Brushing the system notification aside, he confidently summoned his sword as Evangeline cheered him on.

[Go get them! If you do, I'll prepare a special surprise the next time we see each other.]

Dreamspire's Enhanced Floor 1