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

"Sit, don't be shy," the Sovereign of Gluttony said, materializing a chair and pushing it over to Neraxis.

"What's your plan here? You want to finish what you started?" Neraxis asked with narrowed eyes.

The situation had turned out for the worse. He wasn't even sure when he had entered this mind realm, as the change had been instant.

From the looks of things, Evangeline wasn't sure either.

[I... I don't understand. The invite was supposed to uphold the rules of the system... Even if they can manipulate it to a large extent.] Evangeline muttered, trailing off. [...I don't know.]

I don't understand it either, Evangeline. It's already done, so no need to think too much about it, Neraxis assured.

All the while, the Sovereign of Gluttony went over and sat on the other side of the giant round table before speaking. "I have genuinely invited you to talk. My curiosity has hit an all-time high, after all."

The Feast