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

"Huaa, fuck," Neraxis exclaimed as he was once again thrown against a wall by the monster he had chosen.

The battle simulation chamber was pretty simple—all he had to do was select which monster he wanted to fight, and then it would appear in the form of a super-enhanced dummy.

Thankfully, due to his golden access card, there were no limits. Therefore, he chose a C- ranked Shadow Born—an extremely fast humanoid enemy completely shrouded in shadows, just as its name implied.

However, its defenses weren't that strong, meaning if he landed just a single hit, it would be possible to defeat it.

But alas, even after two whole hours, he was unable to do anything. Each time his sword drew nearer, the monster simply stepped back, not giving Neraxis a chance to even finish the attack before he was sent flying into a nearby wall.

Evangeline, two hours have passed. Could I get some help? he asked, still lying on the floor.

Fruits of Labor