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

"A-A Date!? Mom!" Elara's startled voice rang out as she ran straight to the kitchen.

Shit... I should have just kept quiet. Neraxis lamented and quickly went to his room to find a spare set of nice clothes.

Surprisingly, he did not have a lot of clothes despite his riches, but even then, after just a few minutes of looking around, he found a nice black designer jacket as well as some dark jeans.

Should be good enough, and I still have plenty of time to spare, he mused with a smile.

At first, they wanted to go to some restaurant immediately after coming back, but after taking one good look at themselves, they soon decided on a few hours later instead.

Therefore, Neraxis went directly into the shower, using the all-in-one shampoo he had picked up out of habit, and quickly changed into his date clothes.

However, as his confidence was brimming and he turned the doorknob to leave the room, a fierce glare met his sight.