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

“Hey Howard, look on your right side. Isn’t that-?” 


Emma left her question hanging but Howars understood what she wanted to tell him. There was a familiar face to his right, talking to one of his shy classmates. 


Howard wanted to head over to the older teen and ask him a few questions but there were too many eyes on him right now. Howard had to hold back his feelings and take a rest. 


“I know you want to head over and demand answers right now Howard, but hold back for a second. You have a whole class to approach the teen.” 


Howard allowed Emma’s words to calm him down and the class entered the dungeon. 


From there on, it was waiting for the game for Howard. He needed to find the right time to approach Howard and ask him why he had not introduced himself before. 


But the time did not come. Horas struck to the sides and even instructor Harris joined him soon enough. There was no opportunity for Howard to approach the older teen. 


Ch 38: The first day of class [pt3]