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

[Oooh! That's some progress!] Evangeline said, clear sarcasm lacing her tone.

It took five minutes for all the students to gather, and during that time, Neraxis was still treating the axe as though it were a sword.

So, safe to say, he was not doing great.

"Neraxis, show me what you've learned."

Time's already up, huh? Neraxis thought, stretching his back before walking over to Magnus, axe in hand.

"The rules are simple. I will give you the chance to land a solid first hit on me. After that, I attack you back. Most importantly, no usage of mana or skills," Magnus stated, pulling out his sword.

At those words, Neraxis took a deep breath, preparing himself, and soon, with a kick-off from the ground, he approached Magnus rapidly.

This was his one and only chance to get a decent hit in, so he pooled all his strength into this attack and swung the axe downward like a lumberjack.

Fighting With A Different Weapon