In a novel, who's the most pitiful exitance? One would say the Hero, others would say the Villain. Many would also say it's the mobs. But rarely would ever say it's the Second lead. However, Horas Spencer would beg to differ.

An ordinary man before, he gets reborn into a 5-year-old body of the second main lead of a novel he wrote a long time ago. The only catch? He's not only the protagonist's brother but also the Second main lead. Now the only one who knows the truth of this new world he had been reborn in, Horas Spencer has one goal in mind - to make sure he interacts as little with the main story as possible.

But to escape the fate of being the Second Main Lead is not easy and the challenges that Horas would have to face are many. Not to mention, find a way back to his real world where he had a decent life and family waiting for him. For that to happen, he would play various roles, even that of a Villain. Just as long as he could go home in one piece.

However, the mystery of this new world might be tougher to crack than Horas first expected it to be. And the shadow of being the 'Second best' is not easy to overcome.

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There will be late romance, it will be dark and a lot of world building.

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Surviving as the Second Main Lead: Second Lead's POV

Once the entrance ceremony came to a close, Howard breathed a sigh of relief. He could feel the other two top students itching to talk to him but their intentions did not look to be pure. 


“So, you are the no 1 in our grade? I have to say that you have a nice face.” 


Regine Lazar was the one who had placed third in the entrance exam. According to Jack Hollow’s information, she was an heiress to the biggest financial company in their country right now. 


She was here because her family wanted to expand into the most profitable business - dungeon hunting. And Regine Lazar had been specially trained to be the best. 


“Well, you sure got lucky this time around Howard Spencer. But it has to be expected from the son of former top #1 and #2 adventurers. But look out because I will overtake you soon.” 


The speaker this time was Duke Verteramo, the son of the current no #1 adventurer. He had inherited his father’s strong powers and was a good companion according to Jack. 


Ch 35: A first encounter? [pt2]