RagingCactus

Nile Santos lived a life of sacrifice — always stepping aside, always giving others the best gear, always following orders without question. In the end, none of it mattered. His comrades fell, his body was broken, and he died a meaningless death in the final battle against an unstoppable force.

But fate isn’t finished with him.

Offered a second chance by the very beings who led him to ruin, he’s thrust back in time with all his memories intact. This time, though, he’s not playing the role of a noble shield. No more selflessness. No more obedience. No more being a pawn.

Armed with future knowledge and a will forged in failure, he vows to rewrite his story — to take everything for himself. Skills, loot, allies, power… all of it. It’s time for one man to climb to the top, no matter what it takes.

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Regression: Reclaiming the End

I gave him a quiet nod, eyes fixed on the patterns of old dust on the coffee table between us.

"You'll get one soon enough," I said. "But for now… I'm thinking I'll lend you a hand on the Fifth."

Noel looked up sharply, blinking in surprise. "For real?"

There was a spark of genuine relief in his voice — like a man carrying a load too heavy, finally offered a second set of hands. His lips tugged upward, but the smile froze midway, the realization catching up to him almost instantly.

"Wait—didn't you already clear it?"

I leaned back, arms crossing over my chest.

His brow furrowed. "So, does the Rift even allow that? I mean… can you go back?"

Reconsideration Part II