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

"Am—First Veil... This pest jumped on me at the last moment; I didn't notice her," Neraxis said, pushing Eris off.

"Who are you calling a pest? You tie me up, throw me into a dumpster, and then leave me hanging from a tree! You—You deserve to die!" she replied, raising her bow.

But before she could do anything, Amara's stern voice rang out, freezing both of them in place.

"She... Sort of helped me with this task, albeit not intentionally," he explained. "The monarchs were being led by an apostle of the Envy Sovereign."

As his words fell, Amara's brows twitched for a short moment.

However, Neraxis caught on to that. "Is there something I need to know?"

"Not at the moment." Amara shook her head. "For completing this task, you will receive 1000 points to spend however you wish."

"...I see." Neraxis nodded. "Can I exchange 1000 points for you to tell me who the Sovereigns are?"

An Oopsie