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

The greenhouse in the villa was well-maintained. It was a private place not many could step foot in. And if Horas had a choice, he would instead not step foot in here too. 


“Let us go in. I will show you some of the exotic species we keep here. Jack brings back a few plants every time he goes into a dungeon. Most of them die due to a suddenly changing environment. Some do manage to thrive and adapt…a little too well if you ask me.” 


Howard seemed to be enjoying his time in the greenhouse. He seemed used to coming to her and dodging the leaves and other parts. 


Seeing the branches leaning down to touch Horas would have been a little disturbing if he was not used to it due to the dungeon environment. But since that was not the case, Horas was able to avoid the veins reaching out for him. 


Ge recognized a lot of plants from the low-leveled dungeon. It would even be fair to call them ‘creatures’ instead of plants at this point. 


Ch 77: Of course! It's a green house [pt1]