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

"Neraxis Valen... Rank 721,994,251. That's a new record for someone who has only cleared two floors," the guard announced.

"Mhm," Neraxis mused inwardly, though the glare of William could not be avoided as he finally spoke.

As William's words fell, Neraxis found his vision distorting, and soon, he was back in the same office he had been in earlier.

"You should really ease up on the teleportation. I'm going to vomit all over your floor next time," Neraxis said, looking at the unamused William.

"So, Veiled One, is it? I'm surprised you were even invited to that ragtag group of theirs. That woman, Amara, is as troublesome as always."

Neraxis raised his brow before replying, "I'm sure you know more about the group than I do. I'm still a pretty new member."

"Well, that's where you're wrong," William stated, grabbing a bottle of red wine, pouring himself a glass, and taking a sip.

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