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

“Hey, we are finally here. Now show us the dungeon you promised to show us before.” 


Duke sounded annoyed with having to be here. He was someone who considered himself as busy and hard to get hold of. He even behaved like a VIP at times to ensure others knew he was busy. 


And currently, he was taking a big risk by coming here. 


With Instructor Horas as his temporary roommate, this trip was like a ticking time bomb he could not afford to mess up. He did not want the news of his sudden outing to get back to his parents. 


“Hmm, c-calm down, please. I w-will get to the p-point soon.” 


Loris hiccupped as she spoke. This was unlike her previous and confident self who told Duke about this night training routine. 


Somehow, looking at her now did not invoke a lot of confidence inside Duke. he was suddenly afraid that he had made a mistake. 


“Hey, no pressure. You can take your time explaining things. Maybe you should let your senior explain things to us instead?” 


84: A trip outside [pt2]