The male supporting character was actually myself.

"hiss……"

With nowhere to hunt, the Soul Eater could only rush toward the only way out and prey—pouncing on the fat old man in a black cloak standing on the balcony!

"Come on! Escort!"

The Grand Elder immediately sensed something was wrong; the Soul Eaters were already crawling towards him, like ghosts floating in the sky.

He shouted twice, but the other elders turned and ran away when they saw this!

Left with no other choice, the Grand Elder channeled his inner energy to condense a large sword, and with panting breath, swung it to kill the leader of the Soul Eaters. However, he was then knocked to the ground by the black-cloaked figures that swarmed in after him, who grabbed him by the neck and drained him into a dried-up corpse in full view of everyone.

All of this happened so fast that it wasn't until the Grand Elder had perished that someone cried out in alarm, "It's out of control! The Soul Eater has gone out of control!"

"It's a pity, it seems the Grand Elder is no longer suitable to sit in this position." Jiang Chen shrugged helplessly while holding the megaphone and said, "I'll reiterate: with great power comes great responsibility. All security team members above the second tier, it's time to show you're qualified to sit in this position today."

Only those who survive are eligible to join the safety team!

Oh, by the way, the planes, ships, and other means of transportation that you all used to send your families away have all run into problems. I have contacted the relevant departments to properly resettle them and to investigate families with abnormal financial chains.

I believe that after tonight, the security team will usher in a brand new beginning!

The slow, deliberate voice had barely faded when, apart from the soldiers who had already undergone the test, everyone else turned somewhat pale. With the strongest security team reinforcements and the intervention of relevant departments, the security team was about to undergo a complete transformation!

The remaining eight elders didn't get very far. Driven by the Soul Eaters' desire to absorb energy for a large-scale hunt, they relentlessly pursued the elders and a group of high-ranking officials.

After less than five minutes of intense competition, only three executives managed to break through and survive; the rest shouted that they were giving up their positions and fled in panic, only to be rescued from the pursuit by the frontline soldiers.

Chapter Five: Playing the Bad Cop

"The second wave of attacks is coming soon. Now it depends on whether middle managers can prove themselves in the face of disaster."

Jiang Chen, wielding a large sword and holding a megaphone, sat on the top floor, looking every bit the villain that everyone hated. "Of course, those who feel they are not strong enough to be in their current position can resign like those deserters from before. After being reviewed by the relevant departments, they will leave without having to fight Soul Eaters to prove themselves."

For most people, life is more important than face;

However, some chose to take up arms and fight the Soul Eaters to the death.

"Hiss..."

Groups of Soul Eaters floated in the upper space isolated by the Horcruxes, looking up at them like black jellyfish trapped in a transparent tank.

"Jiang Chen, how did you do that?" Li Chengze was dumbfounded.

Is it really a Soul Eater if it's so easy to control?

For years, the Soul Eater has been a terrifying threat that has given the security team a major headache. Every appearance of it has been accompanied by heavy casualties, but this time…

Despite having the largest number of soldiers, their destructive power was second only to none. After all, apart from the group of Soul Eaters that relentlessly pursued the Elders, not a single frontline soldier was injured or killed in this battle!

"The security team has almost finished cleaning up. Now it's up to you to handle things." Jiang Chen wiped the blood dripping from his nose and said weakly, "I need to rest. Remember not to let anyone disturb me. I need to get a good night's sleep."

Li Chengze stared blankly at the swarms of Soul Eaters still frantically searching for an exit, flying back and forth. He pointed and hesitated, "Then... we can't just raise them, can we?"

He glanced up at Jiang Chen, smiled, and stretched out his right hand to grab in the air. In an instant, all the invading Soul Eaters were annihilated by a flash of silver light.

He stood up and swayed involuntarily. Li Chengze immediately steadied him, saying, "Slow down, old man! What about the piece of sky-mending material? Can it stay there forever?"

"No problem, I can still handle it." Jiang Chen stretched his limbs and lowered his voice, saying, "Over the years, the Security Group has become too special and its power has expanded rapidly. When it comes to issues of interest, the relevant departments dare not speak out, and the two sides have accumulated grievances for a long time. That's why I was able to join forces with them this time to catch the Security Group off guard."

Generally speaking, either the East Wind prevails over the West Wind or the West Wind prevails over the East Wind. After you take over, the relevant departments will definitely try to take the opportunity to suppress you. Remember, no matter when, don't do anything that crosses the line, but you must also stick to what you shouldn't compromise on.

If both sides really want to overturn the previous agreement and renegotiate, they should try their best to gain as much as possible.

Regardless of the outcome, I will ultimately step in to cover for them, and I trust they won't be ungrateful. From now on, the security team should focus on their own responsibilities and absolutely not overstep their bounds again.

"I suddenly feel a heavy burden on my shoulders." Li Chengze smiled and helped him down. "Leave the rest to me. You go and get some rest. We can talk about anything else after you've rested."

Jiang Chen had never felt so tired before.

It's not about physical exhaustion; it's entirely a burden on my soul.

Fortunately, it's not too overloaded and can withstand it, at least ensuring that there is no danger of the Soul Eaters invading and destroying the world in the short term.

He took a hot bath and lay down on the comfortable bed in the luxurious suite of the former elders' villa. He fell asleep without even making any extra movements.

"Let me formally introduce myself. My name is Xiaobai. I'm the system assigned to you—the Best Supporting Male Character System!"

"Host, when can we continue to trick the protagonist?"

"I believe that the host will definitely be able to defeat the protagonist and take the throne. Good luck!"

"My host is the best! I'll love you forever, muah!"

"Go ahead, Little White will send the best wishes to the host!"

……

"Xiaobai!" Jiang Chen suddenly sat up in bed. The bedroom was pitch black with the heavy blackout curtains drawn, and he had no idea how long he had been asleep.

He rubbed his stiff neck, stared blankly for a while, and then slowly got up to wash up.

As Jiang Chen buttoned her shirt in front of the mirror, she vaguely imagined a white, fluffy little creature munching on dried fish and playing video games perched on her shoulder. She subconsciously reached out to touch it, but there was no soft, fluffy texture. Her heart skipped a beat and her nose felt a little sore.

After calming himself down and leaving the bathroom, he glanced at his phone and saw no messages or missed calls.

"I've been asleep for so long... I wonder how things are going with Li Chengze." It's been a day and two nights since the Soul Eater was used to reorganize the security team, so he's probably still negotiating with the relevant departments.

There's no need to worry about the others, but among the remaining people, Li Chengze isn't the strongest. I'm afraid he might suffer if he can't control the relevant departments when they try to secure their interests.

I opened the door and went outside; the corridor was quiet.

Judging from the feedback from the Soul Vessel, this layer should have been completely cleared out. Li Chengze was probably worried that someone would disturb his rest.

"Mr. Jiang!"

As soon as he entered the elevator lobby, a line of soldiers standing ramrod straight saluted and greeted him.

Jiang Chen raised an eyebrow. The army has been mobilized?

It seems the relevant departments really want to take this opportunity to completely suppress the security team...

“We were sent here to protect Mr. Jiang. General He and the other leaders are discussing follow-up matters with Acting Deacon Li in the conference room of the security team headquarters. Acting Deacon Li said that no one should be allowed to disturb Mr. Jiang’s rest, and that if you wake up, you can go to the conference room to attend the meeting.”

A foreman saluted him and reported.

“Well, I need to have some breakfast first before I go over.” He waved his hand, indicating, “Have someone bring the food to my room.”

"Yes! Please wait a moment, Mr. Jiang!"

The other party snapped to attention and saluted in response. Jiang Chen nodded and returned to his room, while simultaneously sending his soul weapon over to check on the situation.

Wearing a dark striped suit, Li Chengze sat at the conference table looking at a thick stack of agreements with a relaxed expression.

Sitting opposite me were six older, high-ranking, and distinguished executives.

Jiang Chen glanced at the faces he often saw on TV, some were literary, some were martial, and there was even a famous talk show host who was a negotiation expert.

"Chengze, you've had a tough time. Fighting six against one, how did you get through these past two days?" He couldn't help but chuckle, letting his soul weapon perch on Li Chengze's shoulder to view the new agreement from the same perspective, while he leisurely ate the sumptuous breakfast that the other party had brought him.

Li Chengze, who appeared relaxed but was inwardly cursing countless times, meticulously read the agreement word by word. After finishing, he closed the document, smiled faintly, and shook his head, saying, "I'm sorry, everyone, I do not agree to this agreement."

"Which clauses does Deacon Li find unacceptable? Could you please specify them in detail?"

“I cannot accept any of them.” His face was still beaming with a smile, but his words were firm and left no room for negotiation. “I demand that the agreement be based on the original document drafted by the security team and relevant departments, and that an additional clause be added—30 percent of all funds recovered during the security team’s internal investigation into embezzlement and bribery be returned to the newly reorganized security team.”

This experience has taught us to adjust our strategic defenses and invest heavily in ensuring global security.

The security team has been reorganized, with only 10% of its original personnel remaining, yet it still bears a heavier responsibility. Therefore, it is necessary to invest more in defense to ensure the safety of frontline soldiers.

"The original agreement remains unchanged, yet you're demanding the return of a portion of the embezzled funds? Is Deacon Li serious?"

Li Chengze shrugged and smiled, "Of course, I know that everyone has taken time out of their busy schedules to discuss cooperation between the two sides. I also temporarily left the security team, which is in dire need of rebuilding, to sit here."

I've made my meaning very clear: we all have urgent tasks, so let's not waste time on pointless wrangling. How about we discuss it again and schedule another time?

General He was, after all, a military man, and his expression darkened as soon as he frowned.

"I have already sent the video footage of the battle against the Soul Eaters and the report on the increasingly serious situation in recent years to the headquarters. I don't know if you have seen it, but every time the Soul Eaters appear, our security team risks the lives of our frontline soldiers."

This was also the original intention of the reorganization of the security team—to eliminate internal corruption and ensure that every penny was spent wisely. Although ordinary people cannot see those monsters, they truly exist and constantly threaten the entire world.

"If you want a horse to run, you have to feed it. I hope that under my leadership, the new security team can eliminate every hidden threat and bring stability and peace to the world."

Li Chengze initially considered making some concessions, but the other party's attempt to take advantage of the situation was far too ruthless.

He simply refused to back down and even escalated his actions.

Anyway... Jiang Chen said he would take care of things. If all else fails, he can just abandon the mess and let the relevant departments manage it themselves. They've been living too comfortably all these years and don't know how difficult it is for the frontline soldiers who are carrying heavy burdens!

Various departments have secretly cultivated some talents.

No one denies the security team's efforts in resisting the Soul Eaters. But the problem is that over the years, the higher-ups in the security team have gone too far by taking advantage of their power, finding fault at every turn and no one dares to provoke them.

If we don't take advantage of the opportunity to clear out and disperse the security team to suppress this evil force, I'm afraid even the general office won't be able to control them in the future.

I thought that after taking down a bunch of old foxes, the most troublesome one should be Jiang Chen, who is rumored to be a man who doesn't like to get involved. I didn't expect that this unknown young man would be so tough as soon as he opened his mouth.

As expected of someone from the security team, they're always so arrogant!

Just as General He was about to retort, there was a slow, deliberate knock on the conference room door.

"Please come in!" Li Chengze, who had been on edge, suddenly relaxed. At this moment, there was probably no one else but Jiang Chen who could knock on this door.

He made a point of checking on everything while he slept; everything was stable and normal. He even sent people to secretly protect him, fearing that General He's men might try something underhanded. Jiang Chen is the world's darling now; he absolutely cannot afford any mishaps!

However, since he didn't bring it up himself, Li Chengze couldn't take it upon himself to reveal the matter of mending the sky, so he could only keep a watchful eye on it.

Sure enough, Jiang Chen, dressed formally in a suit and tie (which was unusual for him), walked in. With a slight smile, he nodded to the group of bigwigs opposite him and sat down next to Li Chengze. He glanced at each of them without any hesitation before speaking: "Let me introduce myself. My name is Jiang Chen, the one who single-handedly promoted the establishment of the security team."

They have detailed information about the other party. He was just a teenager back then, yet he accomplished such great feats. He is truly a talent worthy of respect.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Jiang Chen didn't ask about their previous discussions. Instead, he smiled and said, "You've all seen the full account of the Soul Eater invasion that night, right?"

I don't know what Chengze wrote in the report. He's always been too reserved, worried about causing social unrest, and he tends to be hesitant in his actions.

I think the complete opposite of him. I believe the public has the right to know that there are threats in the unknown world.

Only in this way can they have the courage and determination to obey orders to retreat or... to face death clearly when the security team is unable to hold them off, instead of dying without even knowing why they are dying.

Moreover, knowing the truth would facilitate a swift evacuation in dangerous situations, rather than causing unnecessary danger and endangering the lives of our frontline soldiers. Another crucial point is that revealing the truth would eliminate the need for the security team to pay substantial annual compensation to civilians injured or killed during the intrusion, freeing up significant funds for defensive fortifications.

Li Chengze opened his mouth, but in the end he only frowned slightly and chose not to speak.

Jiang Chen gave him a thumbs up under the table. He reacted quickly and immediately realized that he was playing the bad cop. He did a good job and his micro-expressions were spot on.

These words immediately alarmed the six powerful figures. "No! We absolutely cannot let this matter be made public. It will cause panic and unrest, which is definitely not a good thing for most people!"