Reincarnated as the Sub Heroine’s Brother
When Aleister wakes up in the body of Leonis Von Vain, the estranged older brother of a minor heroine in a novel he once read, he immediately realizes he’s in trouble. The novel, Chronicles of the Arcane Blade, followed a commoner protagonist who entered an elite academy and built a harem while growing into a powerful swordsman and mage. It was an enjoyable read, except for the fact that the protagonist was too naive, making countless mistakes along the way.
But the real problem? Leonis was only briefly mentioned in the original story. A forgotten character with a tragic fate, he was once a prodigy who was expected to be the heir of the Von Vain family, only for him to get Black Magic which is considered to be a curse and forbidden, Leonis was branded as a dangerous outcast, disowned by his noble family, and later killed off-screen. Meanwhile, his younger sister, Selene Von Vain, possessed a rare affinity for spirit contracts but had a strained relationship with her entire family, including Leonis.
However, fate gives him an advantage he had transmigrated years before the main plot begins. Armed with knowledge of the story’s future events, Leonis refuses to meet his doomed fate. If the world sees him as a villain for wielding Black Magic, then so be it. He’ll carve his own path, strengthen himself before the protagonist’s rise, and ensure his sister does not suffer the same neglect and isolation.
As he delves deeper into his newfound abilities, Leonis soon realizes that his magic is far more powerful than the world believes and that his very existence might change the story’s course entirely. But with powerful factions watching his every move, spirits drawn to his presence, and the protagonist’s harem members showing unexpected interest in him… can he truly escape the shadow of fate?
One thing is certain—this time, the forgotten brother will not be cast aside.
