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

Horas had not considered Jack’s warning as effective before but as soon as he had stepped into the room all alone, he felt eyes looking him up and down. They were judging his worth and calculating how much he would sell for 


It was obvious that these people did not see Horas as anything more than an investment they could benefit from. 


“Do not worry. You will get used to these eyes soon enough. I was put off by them when I first attended a party as well.” 


Howard assured Horas as he walked past him. Howard looked like he was in his natural habit as he moved from table to table. 


Those who knew him as a ‘Spencer’ were extremely friendly to him and his future self. They knew he was the successor of two great adventurers and Howard would be a great person as well. 


“Pss, Horas. Come here and I will shield you for some time.” 


Horas looked up with a sharp look in his eyes. The voice calling for him was familiar and he followed it without thinking much. 


75: The party [pt2]