The male supporting character was actually myself.

Lord Philip never mentioned this type...

So, is he a man or a woman?

Was it like this before becoming a vampire, or did it only become like this after?

"You're neither male nor female! Your whole family is neither male nor female!" Emma was even angrier, but the other person was able to expose her secret in one sentence.

Before knowing the other party's identity and strength, he dared not act rashly and could only curse.

There were other vampires in Un'Goro County, and Edmund felt he had to inform his superiors immediately. The young man lying on the ground was already dead; his opponent's strength was unpredictable, and he didn't know which clan he belonged to, so he dared not easily engage in conflict and could only retreat as a strategic move.

“You smell strange. Are you a vampire?” Emma tried to sense the other person, but no matter what she did, she could only “see” an outline. She couldn’t even tell whether he was a human, a vampire, or a werewolf.

Emma's anger subsided quickly, fearing that she might have provoked some terrible person she shouldn't have.

At the same time, he was also very curious, after all, he had lived for more than 500 years and was a relatively senior vampire, yet he still could not see through the other party's background.

This indicates that the visitor is hostile, either having lived much longer than oneself, or possessing a special bloodline or race.

Neither of them are beings I can provoke.

Therefore, the tactful Emma immediately changed her tone and attitude, and said to the other party in a friendly manner: "My name is Emma, ​​and what is yours? All the vampires in Angolo County are from our clan, and I know them all."

Are you new here?

What's your name? Which clan do you belong to?

Anyone interested? Would you like to join our clan?

Edmund, who was considering retreating, took a step forward and released the aura unique to vampires, hoping to lower the other party's guard and gather more information to report back to his master.

"They really are vampires!" Emma's violet eyes sparkled. "Our mortal enemies are werewolves and hunters. There is no hatred between the thirteen vampire clans."

Since we're of the same kind, like brothers and sisters, shall we hunt together?

Edmund shook his head and refused, saying, "I'm already full. Emma, ​​which clan do you belong to?"

"Hmm, it seems you've come from quite a distance." He chuckled. "The vampires in the nearby cities all know that Angolo County is the territory of the Cappadocia clan. What about you?"

A gentle breeze swept through the alley, and Emma felt a shadow flicker before it completely vanished from her perception.

He swallowed hard, feeling a chill of fear. With such terrifying speed, it would be easy for them to hunt him down!

Fortunately, the assailant only left and did not attack. Emma quickly hoisted the body onto his shoulder and headed towards a more secluded alley. He needed to dispose of the body quickly and then return to report to his elders!

"grown ups!"

As Edmund stormed into the manor and entered the opulent, flower-filled hall, Jiang Chen was sitting in a velvet chair, patiently giving a lesson to a group of servants.

After moving to Angolo County, he found a new purpose—to teach his personal servants, imparting literacy and knowledge to them.

He promised that if anyone could successfully gain admission to a school run by nobles, he would fund their studies until graduation and help them find a decent job.

The servants saw an opportunity to change their fate and all worked very hard. Tonight happened to be the lesson that was held every three days.

"My lord, I have something to tell you." Seeing the other servants hurriedly stand up to greet him, Edmund's voice involuntarily lowered.

Jiang Chen looked up at Edmund, who was wearing a white floral-sleeved shirt and a dark green, luxurious coat in the candlelight, and shook his head and smiled, "What a handsome young man, only his temper is a bit impatient sometimes."

That concludes today's lesson. Go home and review your lessons carefully.

"Yes, thank you for the lesson, Your Excellency!" The servants rose, bowed in thanks, and left the hall, closing the door behind them.

Sensing that the servants had already left with light footsteps, Edmund loosened his chestnut-brown, slightly wavy hair, which was tied up with a black headband, and took a breath before reporting, "My lord, I just encountered other vampires in an alley near Yulin Avenue!"

The little white cat, who was dozing off during the lecture, immediately perked up upon hearing this. "Sure enough, that troublemaker has appeared!"

"Oh?" Jiang Chen closed the book, feigning surprise. "You two fought?"

"No, I couldn't figure out his background, and besides, we had no conflict. I didn't dare to contact him and came back." He opened his mouth, then asked hesitantly, "Sir, is it possible to become neither male nor female when transforming into a vampire?"

Jiang Chen: (⊙_⊙)?

Little white cat: ゛('◇')?

What do you mean by neither male nor female?

Emma's name only appeared twice in the script and she wasn't described in detail... Could she be a eunuch?

Seeing the adult's puzzled expression, Edmund scratched his head sheepishly and explained, "I met that Emma. She clearly has the appearance and voice of a woman, but in my perception, she is a man."

So I'm a little confused...

Oh, by the way, he said the vampires in the nearby cities all know that Un'Goro County is the territory of the Cappadocia clan. Do you know anything about this clan?

The fluffy little dumpling scratched its ear, looking completely bewildered. "Our protagonist has encountered a cross-dressing master, meow?"

“Perhaps it’s related to the awakened innate skills.” Jiang Chen thought for a moment and explained, “Just like when you are transformed and suddenly learn to read, the other party is very likely to have awakened some kind of feminine skill during the transformation process or during the long years of survival.”

Or perhaps they gained the ability to change their physical form, allowing them to freely alter their appearance.

He can entice his prey more easily by transforming into a beautiful woman, which is why you encountered the situation.

As for the Cappadocia clan...

They actually moved here. Looks like even the capital of Country F isn't easy to live in.

Be careful and try to avoid dealing with them. Cappadocia vampires are cunning by nature and enjoy toying with their prey, especially newborn vampires. Many newborn vampires in their clan have been killed by their own people, and other clans consider them crazy.

You are still young and it's not easy for you to see through their tricks. If you get fooled, you could be injured or even killed.

Edmund paused for a moment. "Didn't you say that the greatest taboo for vampires is killing their own kind? Aren't the Cappadocia clan worried about this?"

"It's just a taboo. If you kill your own kind, all the other vampires can kill you, but if you're strong enough, you can wipe out an entire clan and no one will dare to bother you."

Besides, the worst that could happen is that they kill you with their own hands.

Do you know what "teasing" means?

When you're having fun together, find an excuse to lock yourself in an open room; or tie yourself to a big tree in the yard.

They didn't massacre their own kind; they were just having too much fun and did something not too outrageous. They forgot to release you or untie you afterwards. So what does your being killed by the sunlight have to do with them?

Chapter Seventeen: Blood gets cold, and it doesn't taste good anymore.

“But…” Edmund opened his mouth, unsure what to say. After a few seconds of thought, he said indignantly, “Aren’t they responsible for the deaths they caused?”

Jiang Chen smiled and waved his finger, saying meaningfully, "Don't forget what I said, there are no vampires who still retain humanity like you."

In vampire doctrine, there is never any mention of being held responsible for the death of a member of the race due to a certain action.

Even when being chased by werewolves or hunters, they would push their companions towards the enemy in order to buy themselves a chance to escape.

Edmund hesitated and said, "Since the other party is so cunning, what should I do if I encounter them while hunting in the future?"

“If you encounter them normally, there’s no need to deliberately avoid them or try to befriend them.” Jiang Chen leaned back in his chair, the gems on his pointed-collar jacket sparkling in the candlelight, illuminating his fair and handsome face in a somewhat hazy way. He tapped his long fingers on the table beside him and instructed, “If they don’t provoke you, just treat them politely.”

If the other party provokes you, fight back. If you can't beat them, come back to me and I'll fight back for you.

If they try to win you over, don't fall for it.

Although all vampires are bloodsuckers, the thirteen clans are truly of the same kind only within their own clans, and even they have various open and covert struggles. How much more so for you, who are not even from the same clan?

Don't believe those who try to befriend you from the bottom of their hearts. Vampires are inherently inhuman and would never intentionally try to win over other clans.

Moreover, you need to know your own identity.

I am one of the thirteen clan leaders of the vampire clan. Vampires I personally transform are equivalent to the highest-ranking elders of other clans. Edmund, do not associate with those hypocritical and cunning nobodies; you will only tarnish your status and reputation.

"Yes, sir! I have remembered everything you said!" Edmund bowed respectfully and then left the hall.

The little white cat hurriedly stood up and stretched. "Host, I have to keep an eye on him. If anything unexpected happens, you'll know what to do and how to deal with it."

After it bounced away and disappeared from the room, Jiang Chen took out the script and carefully reviewed it to predict the timing of Chloe's upcoming appearance.

Moving away to avoid it is probably useless; what's meant to happen will happen eventually. It's better to follow the plot forward and wait until Chloe is by your side before deciding what to do.

For the next few months, Edmund followed Jiang Chen's teachings and kept to himself the Cappadocia vampires, even when they occasionally encountered each other while hunting, they tacitly avoided each other.

Whether it was a coincidence or Emma's doing, Edmund would run into her every few days.

However, given his tight-lipped nature about his origins and his unapproachable demeanor, Emma only occasionally teased him verbally, without making any overly intimate advances or taking any actions.

Both sides pretended to maintain the status quo of mere nodding acquaintances.

Time passed quickly, and the hot summer gradually faded away. The entire county of Angolo entered autumn, and the distant mountains, dyed with gold and fiery red leaves, were as beautiful and radiant as the sunset.

The estate that Jiang Chen bought was also thriving, filled with the sweet aroma of a bountiful harvest.

"The temperature in Ungolo County will drop sharply in another month, and it will be too cold then."

"Let's plan to move to the south coast in a few days; the weather there is just right. Besides, with night patrols every day, the security in Un'Goro County is incredibly good; sometimes you even have to rely on animal blood for sustenance."

Before it was completely dark, Jiang Chen stood on the rooftop, holding a glass of red wine filled with blood, taking a sip and speaking slowly.

Edmund nodded in agreement. “As you wish, sir. If we’re going to the south coast, could we consider Peluburg? I’ve heard it’s a city of crime, a hideout for smugglers, fugitives, and bandits. If we go there…”

Before he could finish speaking, a terrified scream suddenly came from afar, "Help!"

"My lord, I'll be right back!" Edmund's righteous heart stirred, and his figure immediately disappeared from the rooftop.

Jiang Chen squinted at the distance, sensing the presence of a vampire battle on that street.

Is this the protagonist's first battle after becoming a vampire?

He drank the blood in one gulp, put away the wine glass, and then his figure disappeared without a trace.

"call out!"

A vampire wearing a black cloak with a red lining and neatly trimmed black hair and beard flew past Emma, ​​his claws stained with blood as he sneered, "You androgynous thing, you dare to steal my food?"

"He's the prey I've set my sights on, so don't interfere!" Emma, ​​whose arm was injured, was wary of the other party's strength but unwilling to let her prey be snatched away. She angrily said, "If you're so capable, go and seduce him yourself!"

The vampire in the black cloak glanced at the pale-skinned boy who had already fainted on the ground. Sensing that another vampire with an unfamiliar aura had appeared nearby, he moved his eyes slightly, took a step back, and grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth. He said, "Since that's the case, then you can have him."

"That's more like it!" Emma saw that the boy who had been knocked unconscious was showing signs of waking up, so she cautiously stepped forward and helped him up.

However, before he could escape unscathed with his prey, the black-cloaked vampire suddenly flew up and attacked his throat with gleaming claws!

"I've heard that if you suck the blood of your own kind, you might gain their innate skills!" The black-cloaked vampire grinned maliciously, his greedy eyes fixed on Emma's slender neck, before grabbing it with his claws.

Vampires without awakened special skills fight each other in a very direct way; there are no magical attacks, it's just a simple back-and-forth battle to see who is more agile and stronger.

When Emma was being choked, a flicker of fear crossed her eyes.

"You dare to devour your own kind?! You, you're a madman!" He forced out a hoarse curse, his face contorted with malice and cruelty.