The male supporting character was actually myself.

A few seconds later, the silver goblet he was holding was filled with thick, bright red blood that was emitting a faint steam.

"The smell of blood is so strong!" The little white cat covered its nose with its paw and said in slight horror, "Host, are you going to keep drinking this stuff in this mission world?"

Faced with such delicious and irresistible "food", Jiang Chen drank it all without hesitation.

Blood flowed down his throat into his parched stomach, soothing the restlessness caused by not eating for so long.

"Phew!" After a hearty meal, the fangs retracted and turned into small tiger teeth, lying dormant. Jiang Chen leaned back in the velvet chair and sighed, explaining, "From the memories I inherited from the original owner, the vampire setting in this mission world is quite interesting."

As one of the big shots, the original owner and the other twelve vampire big shots were among the earliest born vampires.

There are thirteen clans, and each elder possesses different abilities and weaknesses.

Some will never see the sunlight again, otherwise they will be burned to death;

Some people have to sleep in coffins in absolutely dark basements;

Some are afraid of crosses, holy water, garlic, and the idea that being pierced through the heart with peach wood will cause death.

Some have sharp claws and blood-red eyes. When they are excited, thrilled, sad, or upset, they shed tears of blood. They have no shadow and cannot see themselves in a mirror.

Some can transform into bats, but there's a high probability they'll spread plagues after drinking human blood, and they can't drink the blood of the dead...

Compared to the original owner, this free-spirited vampire boss was the most perfect one.

He hates but is not afraid of sunlight, has the ability to heal wounds quickly, acquires various new skills over time, and can control his bloodlust by eating only small amounts at a time without killing his prey, etc.

However, he also has a fatal flaw—the vampire offspring he creates do not have the ability to transform, and the transformation process will cause the original body to become extremely weak.

This is also why the original owner was the only one who did not create a clan power.

Other vampire elders can rapidly expand their clans by converting a group of vampires, who then convert the next generation, in a progressive manner; however, the original owner could only have a chance to own a clan of her own by doing everything herself.

However, he would be weak for a long time after each new vampire he transformed.

Furthermore, with the checks and balances provided by werewolves and vampire hunters, many new vampires are eliminated before they can even be properly trained. To transform a new vampire whose lifespan is uncertain, and to put oneself into a prolonged period of weakness that could make one a target for werewolves or hunters, is such a bad deal that the original owner wouldn't bother.

So this free-spirited vampire boss simply stopped converting his offspring, since he was having a great time traveling around on his own.

"So there are so many inside stories about the vampire setting." After listening, the little white cat shook its head and sighed while eating the breakfast brought by the waiter. "The big boss is so pitiful. He is surrounded by the protagonist's halo and is willing to take such a big risk for him!"

And more than once.

Later, when the protagonist caused trouble and almost killed the flower girl, didn't he also ask a powerful figure for help to turn into a vampire?

What a pair of heartless bastards!

The original owner treated them so well, yet they were ungrateful and ended up causing their deaths.

Jiang Chen took off his clothes and soaked in warm water full of flower petals, stretching out his limbs lazily and said: "If I, the count, don't die, how will the protagonist inherit my wealth and connections to support his extravagant spending over the long years?"

If I hadn't died, hundreds of years later, werewolves and hunters wouldn't have been able to threaten the protagonist, and it would have been impossible for him to transform into a hybrid and fight alongside the female lead to wipe out both races.

So, if the main plot doesn't change, my character has to die.

"Giving him immortality, eternal youth, and a fortune and connections—sure enough, everything, from supporting characters to the plot, serves the protagonist." The little white cat muttered discontentedly, "Host, we absolutely must live well and not let the script succeed!"

Chapter Six: The Easiest Way from Frugality to Extravagance

After eating and drinking to her heart's content, and taking a bath and washing up, Jiang Chen slept soundly on the soft and comfortable bed until noon.

"Sir, the best tailors and shoemakers in town are already waiting. Would you like them to come in now?" the supervisor asked, knocking on the door.

He lazily got up and replied, "Go next door and wake up that young man, then have the tailor and shoemaker take his measurements."

"Yes, sir!"

After the other person responded, they turned around and knocked on the door of the next room.

The little white cat stretched and jumped onto his shoulder, asking softly, "Host, do you want to provide the protagonist with a luxurious life, so that he can achieve a leap in social class and easily go from frugality to luxury, and from then on rely on you, be grateful to you, and be unable to leave you?"

"Of course not." Jiang Chen said mysteriously as he put on an elaborate and delicate dress full of lace, "I want to make our protagonist have a complete awakening and repent from his past mistakes!"

White kitten: ? ? ?

As expected, this is another operation I don't understand. How can the difference between the host and the auxiliary system be so great?

No, I need to ask the experts on the forum how to make myself seem less useless when I encounter a smart and capable host.

"Sir, may I ask what style of clothing you would like to order for this gentleman?"

The tailor was a plump middle-aged man, dressed in the white shirt and dark red velvet vest that craftsmen often wore. He presented a booklet in his hand, saying, "I have already taken his measurements. If you have made your order, it should be ready in about three days, as long as it's not too complicated."

This gentleman's size is standard. If he'd like some ready-made clothing that he can wear right now, please feel free to choose.

The shoemaker, older and with a serious expression on his thin face, bowed respectfully and replied, "Sir, I need to recommend suitable shoes for him based on the clothes you have chosen. We also sell ready-made shoes in the shop; I can send my apprentice over if you need them."

Edmund stood there feeling like a fool.

The tailors and shoemakers in the big city were dressed a hundred times better than him. He looked at his dirty and old coarse clothes with embarrassment, lowered his head and called out "Sir" with utmost respect.

Jiang Chen took the booklet, flipped through it, selected a few styles, and instructed, "Go back and hurry up and order them. Also, have someone send over a few sets that you can wear right now. As long as the styles are beautiful and comfortable, you'll be well paid."

The tailor bent down to take the catalog and the extra gold coins, his plump face beaming with smiles. "Don't worry, sir, I'll start working as soon as I get back, and the apprentices will bring over the best garments from the shop."

If you have any requests, just send someone to the shop on St. Nicholas Street.

Having also received a reward far exceeding the price of making the shoes, the shoemaker bowed respectfully and said, "Sir, I will immediately begin making matching shoes based on the clothing you have chosen. My apprentice will also prepare shoes to match the clothing sent by the tailor shop and deliver them to you. I am certain that this gentleman will be satisfied."

Jiang Chen nodded, signaling them to leave.

"What would you like to eat for lunch?" he asked as he sat down on the sofa after the two of them were left in the room.

"I will follow your instructions, sir." Edmund was flattered and didn't know what to do with his hands.

"Did you sleep well?"

"Your Excellency, I have never slept in such a comfortable bed before. I slept wonderfully this morning!"

"Well, I'll have someone bring you lunch later. This afternoon, you'll also be learning the etiquette of nobles from the etiquette teacher, including manners and things to keep in mind when attending balls."

Study hard, and I'll take you to the Viscount's ball tonight. Don't be shy then.

"A ball hosted by the Viscount?" Edmund trembled slightly with nervousness.

The most important person he had ever seen in his life was the town mayor. He had only seen him from afar during the May Day festival when he was giving a speech at the opening ceremony. Several village chiefs were surrounding him, and he looked incredibly imposing!

Now Mr. Philip is actually taking me to a ball hosted by the Viscount, where all the important people are attending!

"Don't worry, sir, I will definitely study hard and won't let you down!" Edmund paused for a moment, then quickly assured him.

Having experienced the highs and lows and rapid changes of his life last night, he has now completely woken up. Rather than spending his life as a timid winemaker barely making ends meet, he'd rather seize the opportunity to stand tall and try to change his life!

Mr. Philip has been so good to me; I must not let him down.

“Very good, we’ll be staying in this city for the next few days.” Jiang Chen patted his shoulder and gave him a meaningful smile. “Relax and enjoy the luxurious pleasures of this world.”

In less than a quarter of an hour, apprentices from the tailor shop and shoemaker's shop delivered several sets of gorgeous outfits.

"Wow, as expected of the protagonist, his figure and face are really impressive!" The little white cat looked at the completely transformed Edmund and couldn't help but exclaim, "If the host can correct his character, keeping him by his side would be quite nice, at least he's pleasing to the eye."

Oh right, I also heard a forum veteran specifically point out that scripts these days tend to have those kinds of plots, where handsome guys get entangled in complicated relationships, like "you love me but I don't love you, I love you but you don't love me..."

The fluffy little dumpling was talking enthusiastically when it suddenly saw its host's cold eyes. It shrank its neck, flattened its ears, and muttered in a low voice, "Host, are you going to eat with the protagonist? It seems like your character can't eat human food. Should I help you pretend to eat it?"

"Lunch will be brought up by a servant. After lunch, rest for a while before preparing for your etiquette class." Jiang Chen gave these instructions and left the room. He then returned to his own room and rang the bell to summon his supervisor.

The sumptuous lunch was naturally devoured by the fluffy little dumpling. He drank a glass of blood with ice, leaned back on the velvet sofa, and quietly pondered while flipping through the script.

For Edmund, his life had undergone a complete transformation in less than a day, from last night to this afternoon.

He still grieved deeply for his deceased family members, but the blood and flames had lessened his sorrow considerably.

He personally slaughtered those invaders to avenge them, and although he had regrets, he did not regret it.

Life and death are unpredictable. The deceased have gone to heaven. As a survivor, I must live a better life so as not to waste the chance to escape this calamity!

"My lord, I am still very nervous." When Edmund stepped off the carriage and saw the luxurious hall, the bustling crowds, the ladies in exquisite and expensive dresses, and the various magnificent decorations he had never seen before, he was still intimidated.

Jiang Chen held a black cane with gold trim, tidied his chestnut-brown, slightly curly hair, tugged at his lace-trimmed collar, and gave him a charming smile. "Don't worry about Edmund."

Follow your etiquette teacher's instructions and invite a beautiful and gentle lady to dance to relax.

If you're really nervous, having a couple of drinks will make you feel much better.

As they walked into the hall, the two handsome men quickly attracted the attention of many ladies.

Jiang Chen picked up a crystal goblet filled with fine wine, adorned with silver patterns, and handed it to him, whispering in a slightly seductive, deep voice in his ear, "Drink it and enjoy the joy of the ball!"

Chapter Seven: Bewitchment and Dispatch

Edmund took the glass and drank it all in one gulp.

When he put down his wine glass, he exuded a unique aura of confidence, joy, and youthful exuberance. All his restraint and unease vanished, and his mind was filled only with the etiquette knowledge he had learned that afternoon.

The music was melodious and the luxurious hall was brightly lit with candles. Edmund soon began to dance gracefully with a young woman in a gorgeous royal blue dress on the dance floor.

"Huh? Host, were you hypnotizing the protagonist just now?" The little white cat looked on curiously, took a bite of the dessert on the table, and asked in a low voice.

Standing in the shadow cast by the Roman column, Jiang Chen watched the radiant protagonist from afar and said softly, "A little trick. The original owner has awakened many interesting little skills over the years."

Edmund couldn't detect anything unusual.

He would only think that the drink gave him courage.

Actually, I used a spell on him the moment I handed him the wine glass. Letting him enjoy the life of the nobility will do him a good thing.

The fluffy dumpling always felt that its host's big smile was a bit sinister.

But this smile seemed to fit the vampire's persona, so it scratched its ear with its paws and went off to steal some dessert without paying any attention.

Having experienced the ball, Edmund felt as if he had opened the door to a new world.

The crystal chandelier with its huge candles, the glittering gold and silver tableware, the dazzling crystal wine glasses, the wines that even the winemaker had never tasted, the perfumes on the ladies, the exquisite embroidered dresses, the ivory and feather folding fans in the delicate hands, and even the blooming flowers in the Viscount's garden all captivated him.

This is real life!

The kind of life I used to live was barely enough to survive!

Like a child who has never eaten candy suddenly having a candy house, Edmund became completely obsessed with it.

He adored the beautiful, clean horses and the extremely luxurious and comfortable carriages; the elegant and grammatically correct stewards of the mansion; the maids who walked with small, respectful steps; the fashionable young ladies who talked about romance and the decadent and extravagant aristocratic life.

For five days straight, Edmund followed Jiang Chen and indulged himself in the upper echelons of society.