The male supporting character was actually myself.

Chapter Thirty-Eight: The Werewolf Squad

Lily was furious.

Ever since being forced to convert this guy into a subordinate vampire, Chloe has been unruly and constantly uses the knight to intimidate her.

He used to be afraid that Chloe might have some connection with that mysterious clan chief, so he would help suppress Chloe's troubles. Now that even the clan chief dislikes her, he can finally vent his anger!

"If you don't go now, they might really disappear without a trace. You can just keep daydreaming here." She crossed her arms and sneered.

Chloe, who longed to follow Edmund to live a life of luxury, was also worried that if she missed it, she would never see him again, so she hurriedly lifted her skirt and ran up to the rooftop passage.

"Has the sun set yet?" she asked the female vampire guarding the rooftop entrance without any hesitation when she rushed to the end of the passage.

The other person glanced at her and said coldly, "Why don't you go out and see for yourself?"

At this time, the afterglow of the setting sun was not dazzling. The various passages of the theater guarded by vampires were reinforced so that no sunlight could penetrate. It was pitch black everywhere, and Chloe could not make any judgments.

"Open the door right now!"

Chloe's eagerness to climb higher blinded her young mind; if Edmund and that mysterious man could appear, it must already be night outside.

Hearing her rude rebuke, the guards sneered as they opened the large wooden door and kicked Chloe out. "I was going to take some time to try and save your life, but it seems there's no need now."

"Bang! Crack!" The sound of the large wooden door closing and locking behind her startled Chloe, sending a chill down her spine, followed by a terrible burning sensation.

The power of the last rays of the setting sun remains extremely terrifying.

In a panic, Chloe tried to find a place to hide but there was nothing to cover her. She then turned around and knocked on the wooden door, hoping the other party would open it and save her. In that brief moment, the sunlight had already baked her skin until it was dry, cracked, and smoking.

After a terrifying and piercing scream from the bottom of her heart, Chloe completely evaporated from the inside out into a gray statue, which was then blown away by the wind and vanished without a trace.

As dust billowed from the observation tower, the orange sun withdrew its light and hid below the horizon.

Meanwhile, in the remote town of Kritu, a little white cat, wolfing down its dinner for its host, excitedly reported, "Host, the script has suddenly started updating again! Has that troublemaker Chloe been killed?"

"Judging from the timing, it should be. Next, we need to deal with the werewolf attack tonight." Jiang Chen looked at the map in his hand, his brows furrowed slightly, and asked curiously, "Logically speaking, there is only one town, Kritu, within a radius of more than ten miles. Why would werewolves choose such a place to attack on a night when the moon is full?"

The little white cat chuckled, its cheeks puffed out, "Of course, the script team arranged it to deal with you and the main character. It's normal that there's no logic to it."

"Where do werewolves usually lurk? The plot can't just create a dozen werewolves out of thin air, can it?"

"Ah..." The fluffy dumpling finished the last bit of rice, wiped its mouth, and asked in confusion, "What do you think, host? Could they be hiding in the town?"

Jiang Chen shook his head thoughtfully. "Probably not. Since werewolves are smart enough to frame vampires, they would never prey on their own kind. Could it be that they are a werewolf migration team that just happened to be passing through here, like us?"

"Would you like me to help you look around the area?"

“The area is too large, spanning several miles, and there are no specific clues. Before they transform, werewolves are no different from ordinary people, so it’s hard to spot anything.” He got up, lifted the curtain, and looked outside. “I guess we can only wait until they show up and then use the tools to wipe them all out.”

The little white cat nodded its head like a chick pecking at rice, "That's right, that's right, we have quite a few useful tools, it's too easy to hold off a dozen or so werewolves!"

At this moment, the full moon hangs high in the sky, and its clear, bright light shines down to illuminate the earth.

To the east of the town are rolling mountains; to the west, there are vast fields stretching as far as the eye can see, and the autumn breeze carries the scent of ripening crops, making people feel very comfortable.

The inn is located on the edge of the town, across a wide road from a slightly yellowed meadow.

Edmund and Helena were strolling arm in arm in the moonlight, chatting and laughing softly in a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere.

In the inn's lobby, a few guests were drinking and chatting with the owner and his servants.

Jiang Chen, who lived on the second floor, quickly used his vampire-like keen senses to find some topics that interested him in their conversation.

"Kritu is a wonderful place. If you stay a few more days, you can go hunting in the mountains. Autumn is the season when pheasants and rabbits are plump and delicious."

As you can see, the mountains to the east, though not high, are rolling and rich in resources. This afternoon, lumberjacks were stationed there; I heard they were sent by some high-ranking official to cut down some timber to build some kind of mountain castle.

"Hmm, which important person has such good taste? I've been to that mountain area. The waterfalls, rivers, various flowers, fruits, trees, and scenery are indeed beautiful. Living there can really lift your spirits."

"Even if you don't hunt, you can still gather wild produce. There are so many ripe fruits on the wild trees; it's a shame to let them fall..."

……

A logging team in the desolate mountains?

Jiang Chen was immediately puzzled. These days, the rich yearn for big city life. Who would want to go to a remote countryside to build some kind of mountain castle?

"It sounds like a common tactic used by werewolves to infiltrate. Xiaobai, go check it out, and come back and tell me immediately if you find anything unusual."

"Alright, host, just wait for my good news!"

The fluffy little ball hopped and skipped towards the mountains, then went down the wooden stairs to the hall.

Seven or eight candles swayed on a simple iron lampstand hanging from a wooden beam, illuminating the small but cozy room. Jiang Chen found an empty seat and joined the discussion, "Who built a castle in the mountains?"

Building a castle requires a lot of manpower and resources; you're really spending lavishly.

"I really don't know. I saw a group of people passing by this afternoon heading into the mountains. Later, I heard from some people in town who had gone into the mountains to hunt that they were telling me. At first, they didn't say what they were doing, but after several hunters kept pressing them, they finally revealed some information."

The boss thought for a moment, scratched his head, and said in a puzzled tone, "It's strange, there are only about a dozen people looking around, and I don't know where they want to set up camp. If some big shot really does live in these mountains, we'll probably have to widen the mountain roads..."

After hearing the brief message, Jiang Chen already had the answer in his heart.

Under the guise of lumberjacks, they are actually a team of a dozen or so werewolves, likely still connected to the infiltration plan. After all, in the original story, when the protagonist Edmund dealt with the werewolf clan hundreds of years later, he spent a lot of time solving puzzles to find their hideout, and the mountains near Cretu Town should be one such hideout.

I only arrived this afternoon. Judging from the werewolf's running speed, it must have been arranged by the script team.

It's likely that even the leading werewolves didn't know why the leader had suddenly sent them here. They thought the leader was making the decision, but in reality, they were being forced into this situation by the script.

Just as the town of Kelitu was enjoying a peaceful and comfortable evening of leisure, a dozen burly men dressed in coarse cloth shirts and trousers were huddled in a small cave in the rolling valley to the east.

"Sniff!"

The young werewolf on the outermost side sniffed and muttered, "Boss, I smell vampires! Those disgusting, cold corpses might be nearby. What do we do?"

Chapter Thirty-Nine: Night Raid

"Don't cause any trouble!" The middle-aged leader, sitting on the ground near the center, said in a low voice, "Our orders are to find a suitable place here to establish a village, to prepare for the future of the wolf clan's cause. Keep quiet!"

As werewolves, they don't need to drink blood to survive like vampires.

The only troublesome issues are the inability to control the transformation and the loss of rationality after transforming.

When it is necessary to fight, it may not be able to transform. Even if it successfully transforms, it will follow its instincts and destroy everything.

On the night of the full moon, the mad gene within him cannot be suppressed, and he will reveal his true form and go on a bloodthirsty rampage.

Such an uncontrollable transformation usually results in the destruction of a peaceful life. On the night of a full moon, humans will send out an army of hunters to thoroughly investigate and eliminate the werewolves hiding among the people.

If a race is to survive and thrive in a human-dominated world, it must make the necessary changes.

Fortunately, the werewolf clan produced a genius who was one in a million. He taught his people to disguise the horrific scene of the killings and frame the vampire clan.

This tactic has been very effective. At least for now, with the hunters and vampires locked in a fierce battle, the werewolves haven't lost any members of their tribe in a long time.

He also plans to establish bases in various locations, creating small, sturdy shelters specifically for werewolves, so that even werewolves who cannot resist the power of the full moon cannot go out to kill and arouse suspicion.

At the same time, the great new patriarch also encouraged his people to learn knowledge and tried to use various experiments to modify and cure werewolves, so that everyone could transform and fight at will when needed, without being bound by the power of the full moon.

"The full moon has just risen, so everyone should try to calm down."

"Once the clan leader's infiltration plan proceeds smoothly, the day we can manipulate our transformations at will will be the day we surpass both vampires and humans!"

The leader of the werewolves, panting heavily with excitement, said in a low voice, "When that day comes, we noble werewolves will rule the world and trample all species under our feet!"

On the night of the full moon, the air seemed to carry an energy that excited the werewolves. They sat quietly in the cold cave, yet they felt something gradually burning within their bodies.

"Boss, I can't hold on much longer!"

The youngest werewolf was panting heavily. He tried hard to keep his composure, but his neck twisted involuntarily, and black wolf hairs like steel needles emerged.

"Quick, hold him down! We absolutely cannot let the hunters discover us at this crucial moment in establishing our base!"

"I...I also feel hot all over!"

"What is the leader thinking? Knowing that tonight is a full moon, why won't he let us stay in the shelter until tonight before setting off?"

"Keep your voice down and calm down!"

"I'm angry! I'm furious! I can't calm down! Awooo~"

"Awoo!"

……

As the first wolf howl rang out, one after another, werewolves, unable to control their transformation, began to raise their necks and let out howls that grew louder and louder.

The little white cat, which was searching for the loggers in the mountains, was startled. It pricked up its ears, listened carefully, and quickly darted over.

At the same time, Jiang Chen and the residents of the town heard the terrifying howl of wolves, and he immediately stood up from his seat.

"Sir, please don't be nervous." The innkeeper, whose face was slightly pale, hurriedly comforted him, "After all, it's next to the mountain, and there were indeed wolf packs there in previous years."

But please rest assured, no wolf pack has ever dared to come to town. We have many excellent hunters! If you are worried, please go upstairs to rest; the doors and windows are all closed, so there will be no danger.”

A tourist, slightly drunk, laughed and said, "That's right, no matter how powerful a wolf pack is, they're just a bunch of beasts. They can't cause any trouble."

Judging from the sounds, they're several big ones!

Another hunter-like man with a thick beard rubbed his hands excitedly, "It's a rare opportunity like this. Guys, if you were good hunters, you'd be as restless as I am!"

I need to go get my crossbow and spear; I'll see if I can find a chance to have some fun!

The small inn suddenly became lively. Most of the guests were worried and went upstairs to rest early, while two or three, like the hunters, were excited and wanted to go out and take a look.

Edmund sensed something was wrong and dragged Helena back to the inn, where they saw the Count standing at the door as if he was about to leave.

"Sir, that sound just now..."

"Shh!" Jiang Chen made a shushing gesture, and after checking that no one was paying attention, he lowered his voice and said, "You can smell that stench in the air, right?"

This is the taste of a werewolf.

If it were a normal night, there would be no need to worry; but if it were a full moon night, I would advise you to stay in the room with Helena and lock the doors and windows.

Those stinky, big dogs are quite destructive; with your newly minted vampire strength, you'll have a hard time withstanding an attack from so many werewolves.

Helena's face was pale, and her hands trembled slightly. "I've heard stories about werewolves from the nomads. Can they really turn into wolves? What should we do? Can the hunters hold off the werewolf attacks?"

"To be precise, they transformed into wolf-like creatures, at least three meters tall, with immense strength capable of easily demolishing houses with their bare hands."

Bloodthirsty, cruel, and fond of killing, leaving nothing but ruins wherever they go.

Unless they unleash their ferocious power, they will continue their rampage and fighting until the full moon sets.

Jiang Chen frowned as he listened to the increasingly noisy sounds from the town. "These humans are so ignorant! You all go upstairs and hide. I'll go stop them!"