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 knew he was directing his anger at the wrong person. Horas had done nothing wrong and he was just trying to help Emma out. That was his wish and what he wanted to do. 


But despite knowing this, Howard could not help but lash out at Horas anyway. He was the only adult who listened to Howard except for Jack. So, it meant a lot to Howard to have Horas on his side. 


Most of all, Horas was the only one who could keep Howard updated and take him along to this rescue mission. 


“Horas, you are going to save Emma, right? Then take me along as well. I promise not to be a burden and to keep up with you. I can also-” 


Howard tried to bargain, presenting his advantages to come along with him. But deep-down Howard knew that Horas would not agree to take him along. He was a kid and a noisy one at that. 


It was a shame that Horas did not know how capable Howard was actually and he would never know. But Howard did want to help Emma out. 


69: The attack [pt3]