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

The academy's bell rang, and he was already in his seat, idly staring at the ceiling.

Shortly after the peaceful walk with Aella, he drove back home in her SUV and went to bed.

As for Sunday, he wasted it all training, trying to fully comprehend the Clarity affinity property, and he had made some decent progress.

But still, he was completely out of it after that dinner he had.

No new answer came to mind, which made his expression sour further.

However, as he was in the midst of sulking, someone suddenly slapped his back.

He turned toward them with an annoyed look, only to spot Kael staring at him with a grin.

"Not today. My club is gathering later. We're going on a trip soon, so there's nothing I can do." Neraxis shrugged him off.

"Sounds to me like you're afraid to lose," Kael taunted. "I've gotten a fair deal stronger since the last time. I could probably crush you like a bug now."

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