After My Brother and I Became the Comic's Archenemies

Yin Yu transmigrates into the Western fantasy comic "The Radiant Alset" and becomes its protagonist, Alset.

"Radiant Alset" has all the classic elements. The protagonist, a village boy, gets into an academy for nobles, goes through the usual "don't look down on the poor young man" plot, and becomes the greatest hero of his generation.

A new-generation Demon King appears out of nowhere, shamelessly evil. The hero sets off with his companions, charging in while shouting about friendship and bonds.

The System tells him three very important things:

1. Finish the story and you can go home.

2. Due to a data error, although you're Alset, you've been transported to the Demon King's lair.

3. Why not get in touch with your brother? He came here too.

Yin Yu: ?

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Liu Ge, Yin Yu's roommate and caretaker, sums up their daily life as "Uncle Liu's Everyday Adventures in Childcare."

Uncle Liu is equally at home hosting guests and cooking. He can help with academic papers and scare off shoplifters. A true "New Era Fu Yi Warrior."

This unlucky brother also transmigrated into "Radiant Alset," where he has the role of the new-generation Demon King.

He's the least anticipated youngest son in the Demon King's lair. He learned some twisted tricks to accelerate his development as a child, and as an adult he became completely independent, crossed every name off the family register, and successfully claimed the throne. Then he faced off against the hero in a final battle.

Yin Yu: "What do you mean we got switched around...? He's a mighty demon who went to a noble academy to become an overpowered hero, while I'm a weak, pitiful, helpless human who's supposed to charge into the Demon King's lair?"

System: "That's wonderful! You've understood the situation perfectly. No wonder you're 'Uncle Liu's favorite clever kid!'"

Yin Yu: "..."

System: "Would you like me to contact the other side?"

Yin Yu: "...Yes!!"

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The classic old comic "The Radiant Alset" gets a reboot. Its outdated, formulaic plot draws little attention until the new elements are revealed...

[The hero turning into a cool, scheming type makes sense.]

[The adorable Demon King as a child becoming the darling of everyone is understandable too.]

[Isn't the hidden reveal that they switched identities as children a huge twist?]

[But what do you mean the hero and Demon King have been secretly engaged all along?]

You might say traditional Western fantasy doesn't interest many people, but with entertainment this good, it would be rude not to follow along.

The comic is said to be a huge hit. Yin Yu, lounging on the throne, opens the comic's comment section.

The top comments read:

["I'm so scared," "You're the only one who listens to me," "You have to come find me in the Demon King's lair," "I've already gotten ready to go home with you"... Alset, do you know what you're saying?]

[Alset confesses five times, cries in secret four times, publicly insults three brothers just because they badmouth his beloved, prepares two rings, and decides to spend his life with him.]

[I once swore I wouldn't be fooled by a cunning straight man. Ha! Not straight after all.]

[So fashionable. Our "Radiant Alset" has its own "Call Me by Your Name." ]

[Brothers... rivals... wives...]

Furious, Yin Yu hurriedly has the System contact his brother and immediately blurts out, "Bro, trust me, the readers made that up! There's no way I have designs on you!"

His brother doesn't reply. The castle gates open, and under a crimson blood moon, a handsome, tall young man stands with a longsword in hand, smiling with courteous humility.

No one says a word, but Yin Yu hears his voice in his mind.

A gentle, amused remark:

"That's right. I'm the one who has designs on you."

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The Demon King and hero, Uncle Liu, who has been scheming for years and finally gets his wish x the hero and Demon King, Yin Xiaoyu, who waited for his brother to rescue him and ended up losing himself to him instead

Theme: True love crosses mountains and seas