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

“Do not worry, I will look around for what happened and keep you kids updated about the same. There is no need for you to worry about this problem.” 


This was what Jack Hollow promised Horas and Howard. But once he had begun to look around for evidence, there had not been much he had been able to find. Especially the greenhouse looked clean and not tampered with. 


“Boss. We just had a look around and we were not able to find anything that would indicate foul play. I am afraid that we will have to give up for the time being. The guests are getting suspicious of our intentions now.” 


Jack sighed, knowing fully well that he had no choice but to give up for now. The guests were being detained for the time being but they would begin to ask questions soon. 


Especially those from well-known guilds would cause trouble for Jack’s guild if he was not careful in handling them. 


Ch 79: No conclusion was reached [pt1]