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

"I'm not going to lie..." Evangeline muttered, waving her fork around. "This food sucks."

Neraxis sighed. "I agree... For a restaurant with multiple honors, it sure serves piss-poor food. But maybe the next dish is better?"

"You've been saying that for the last hour." Evangeline giggled. "I think I have a way to spice it up though."

As she finished speaking, Evangeline suddenly leaned in and slashed her wrist. Immediately, blood flowed down onto his steak, covering it entirely.

Neraxis raised a brow and, without even wasting a moment, dug in.

To his surprise, it was actually delicious now, mainly due to Evangeline's blood, but it really made him think.

My palate isn't fucked, right? What if I can't eat normal food?

"You should be able to. I definitely can," Evangeline remarked. "Some food is just worse than others."

Grabbing Fast Food, And Nightshade?