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

At her words, Neraxis extended his hammer, tilting the casting mold over and removing the molten materials inside.

It had cooled just enough to hold its shape, and now that it rested on a heat-resistant table, he could finally begin shaping it.

Therefore, he reeled his hammer back before bringing it straight down onto the mold.

It seemed like he had used a bit too little strength, as nothing happened, therefore, he tried using a little more this time.

Striking again, he noticed the molten material slightly fractured, meaning he had used too much strength this time.

This is a bit more difficult than I thought, he remarked inwardly and tried again, attempting to find the balance.

But just before he swung down, Neraxis halted, his eyes spotting something interesting.

There was a single purple dot on the very top right of the ring.

A Bit of Fun [R-18]