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

"According to the books, the angel did share his mana with countless people of this world, but only some were able to live long enough to produce heirs." Celina began her explanation as the others remained quiet.

"However, Aurelia's family was lucky. They managed to inherit that mana and survive," she said in a joyous voice, which quickly turned cold. "But that's only where the troubles began."

Cursed angel for a reason, Neraxis remarked inwardly, continuing to listen.

"The angel's blessing soon turned into a curse—one that made the individuals wielding light mana go into a frenzy upon seeing blood," Celina stated, making everyone present puzzled.

"But clearly, that isn't the case for Aurelia. Instead, she is repulsed by it—a completely opposite reaction to her ancestors. Maybe it's because her mother also has the Light affinity, just not directly bestowed upon her by an angel? I'm not sure. I wasn't able to find out much more."

The Cursed Angel