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

"Ugh... Guys...?" Aurelia's groggy voice rang out from the side, yet as she sat up and took a look around, she quickly fainted again.

"Pfft... Way to ruin the moment." Aella giggled before shooting a glance at Neraxis.

"You don't have to answer right away, but at least consider it," she added, making her way toward the passed-out Aurelia.

The same went for Celina as she merely nodded at him and followed Aella.

Now there was only him, his thoughts, and Bale.

Why were they so easy to convince? I don't even know them that well... and yet... Neraxis thought, conflicted.

And soon, Evangeline spoke up. [You were nice to them, helped them with several things. It's only natural they would consider you as a friend and even be willing to help you.]

A Friendly Interrogation