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

Howard was embarrassed to say that he had judged Horas a little too early. 


As soon as Poison Ivy’s body hit the ground, his heart lunged painfully as well. He was almost sure that Horas had killed the elder lady somehow. 


Howard had even doubted the older teen’s words when he had insisted on his innocence and his face felt hot as a result. 


‘No, it is not my fault. Anyone else would have been mistaken by the villainess’s talk as well. Especially after the last words she spoke.’ 


Most people might not know what accident the villainess had been talking about but Howard Spencer knew. It was all because of Jack and his extensive network of information that found this news out. 


Esper’s academy tried very hard to hide the fact that the infamous bloodhound used to be a part of them. But not everything could be hidden in this world. 


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