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

"...What?" Neraxis responded, shocked.

"It's as I said." Seraphina leaned in even closer, her devilish smile sending a shiver down his spine. "I want to get out, and so far, you two are my only ticket."

"So, the questions?" Neraxis asked, tilting his head.

She merely shrugged. "They were answered by your friend, Evangeline."

"And the only thing you want is to get out?" he questioned, wanting to be sure.

Seraphina nodded in response. "That is correct, darling."

Alright... Evangeline? Fill me in?

[She's a King-Ranked Spirit of Frost,] Evangeline stated and, upon noticing his confusion, continued. [Spirits have several ranks, from lowest to highest: Sprite, Lesser Spirit, Spirit, Greater Spirit, Spirit Lord, and, lastly, Spirit King.]

So she's the highest-ranked spirit, then? Why can't she just escape by herself? Neraxis thought, furrowing his brows.

Spirit King Seraphina Montclair's Necklace