The Legendary Demon Hunter’s Cursed Brother Chapter 2: Ch 2 - School

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The story had caught his attention because of its unusual title. Unlike the long, descriptive names most web novels used to grab readers at a glance, Chronicles of a Demon Hunter sounded more like a traditionally published novel. Having already read nearly every popular series, Evan decided to give it a chance and quickly found himself hooked. The premise was cliché, but the writing was exceptional. Evan could never understand why so few people had discovered such a hidden gem. Perhaps it was the slow pacing. Rather than rushing from one plot point to the next, the novel took its time developing its world and characters, even dedicating entire chapters to travel or moments of reflection. It wasn't for everyone, but Evan loved it. With so few readers, the only way he could support the series was by leaving comments on every chapter. As the months passed, he became the author's only regular reader, and they eventually began exchanging long conversations in the comment section. Evan was especially fascinated by the novel's power system. Unlike the vague magic in many stories, every symbol and line followed a detailed set of rules. He became so invested that he copied the diagrams into a notebook and learned to draw them. They were nothing more than useless rituals, but he enjoyed studying them, especially with the author's help answering his questions. By the end, Evan understood nearly every aspect of the novel and remained its most loyal reader. Reuel's journey spanned thousands of chapters, and somewhere along the way, Evan grew deeply attached to the protagonist. He followed him from an orphaned street urchin with nothing to his name to the world's greatest Demon Hunter, overcoming countless hardships before finally slaying the Demon King. But the story did not end there. The final chapter followed an old, weathered Reuel living alone in a quiet village. Long retired, he spent his remaining years as an ordinary old man, unknown to those around him as the legendary hero who had once saved the world. When he finally drew his last breath, there were no grand memorials and no one waiting by his bedside. Except, perhaps, Evan. By the time he reached Reuel's final thoughts, tears blurred the words on his screen. He cried harder than he ever had over a fictional character. After spending half an hour pathetically sobbing, he finally went to sleep, only to wake up in this strange world. If the usual transmigration tropes held true, then Reid, the reincarnator bearing the title Legendary Demon Hunter, had to be Reuel. Evan narrowed his eyes, as though he could somehow peer into his brother's soul. There couldn't be another explanation. At least, that was what Evan hoped. Maybe he was still just a foolish reader, hopelessly attached to a fictional character and desperate to meet his hero. “What’s wrong? You’re staring at me again,” Reid asked. “You have something here,” Evan said, pointing at the edge of his mouth. “I do?” Reid said, swiping at the spot only to find nothing. “Just kidding,” Evan said. Reid shook his head with an exasperated smile on his face. Evan helped Reid clean up the dishes, and once everything was done, he returned to his room to gather more information about the strange new world he had found himself in. The more he read, the more his head throbbed. Every answer only seemed to raise more questions. His train of thought was interrupted by a knock at the door. "Better get ready. You'll be late for school," Reid said. After checking the calendar, textbooks, and a few notes the previous Evan had left behind, he quickly figured out which books he needed for his classes. He changed into his school uniform, consisting of a white dress shirt, a dark blue blazer with the school's crest sewn onto the chest pocket, black trousers, and a navy tie. After putting on his shoes, he headed out with Reid, and the two rode a motorcycle to school. It was during the ride that Evan finally had the chance to take in the world around h