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

"Mom!" Aella yelled, bringing her hands down onto the table. "What do you think you're asking him!?"

"What's wrong, dear? I'm only curious to see if he's some playboy trying to take advantage of you," her mother said, turning to Neraxis. "Are you?"

Neraxis immediately shook his head. "Of course not. I only came here today to hang out, nothing more."

"Hmm..." Aella's mother hummed in amusement. "Is that right?"

Noticing that she was not going to let up, Neraxis simply started eating his rib-eye steak in silence, letting Aella deal with the rest.

"Mom... I already told you about him. Why don't you just put it to rest now?" she asked, frustrated.

But her mom merely shrugged, putting a piece of salad in her mouth. "If I let just any guy near you, what will become of my daughter?"

"Huuuh!? Do you think I just bring any guy home!?" Aella stood up, speechless. "Do you think I'm some sort of sl—"

Dinner