[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu":3,"chapter-i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-113":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","I'm a Forest Warden—Why Am I Enslaving a Succubus?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2329157,4555,"Chapter 113: New Ideas and Corpse Disposal","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-113",113,"\u003Cp>“You don’t necessarily need the [Spatial Binding Spell].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch Demia patted Sharon’s hand and sat up gently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her complexion had improved greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to their innate physiology, witches channel magic far faster than ordinary people, and healing spells take effect much more quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve seen several rituals in manuals that can reinforce spatial barriers—crucially, their casting difficulty is far lower than the [Spatial Binding Spell].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Like the [Weave Barrier]?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kalist immediately knew what she meant; after seeing the other nod, she added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But most of these spells require continuous casting and must be rebuilt after intervals—essentially a war of attrition against the opponent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon flipped through pages with a rustling sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quickly stopped at one page.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said: “Although the material cost of this ritual is indeed much lower than the [Spatial Binding Spell], from the Magic Control League’s perspective, the excessive time investment is not cost-effective—especially for Commissioner Aphia, who rarely approves such solutions.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cost-effective? Sounds like business. I thought the Magic Control League was an organization dedicated to saving the world.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s true—we may have grand ideals, but reality doesn’t allow it,” Sharon said bitterly; her expression reminded Luo De of a golden retriever he’d seen in his past life.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Preventing magical disasters costs far more money than you imagine. After years of experience, our proposals undergo especially strict scrutiny regarding funding allocation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De raised a question at this point.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How does the Magic Control League earn money?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Government funding, private donations, partnerships with foundations and charities, mining and managing magical resources, research and development income, sales of magical items and services, and more.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even great nations like Aitheron and the Heavenly Flower Kingdom invite us to assist—not only because they lack our experience in handling magical disasters, but also because, as you know, high-ranking mages are selfish bastards who only act on what interests them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De realized the topic had drifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly brought it back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can [Weave Barrier] be considered Plan B? Are there other options?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked mainly at Kalist, since she was the most knowledgeable person present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sensing Luo De’s overly hopeful gaze, the elf paused in thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our tribe once faced a crisis involving an interdimensional portal,” she shook her head. “We used the labyrinth near Bicui Court to block its expansion—but we can’t replicate that here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A labyrinth? How can a labyrinth block a space channel?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our elves possess an ancient technique to stabilize labyrinths, originally used to prevent newborn labyrinths from maturing. Later, we discovered this technique could also stabilize space itself. Combined with the labyrinth’s inherent complexity, it can indeed impede interdimensional portals to some degree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the [Reverse Light Veil] dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No longer concealed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De, fearing the Shadow Weaver might be lurking, began reinforcing the sand willows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to their species traits, sand willows are especially prone to developing skills like [Invisibility Detection], [Energy Barrier], and [Turn Sand to Soil].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We might create a labyrinth beneath the [Dark Vortex Rift].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said this while checking the sand willows’ status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really can say anything, human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf scoffed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then she frowned, as if seriously considering the feasibility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even Sharon and Demia fell into thought.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De knew he couldn’t help at this moment; after activating a row of [Invisibility Detection] spells,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he went to the other side of the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ratmen problem remained there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, the battle had already ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bond and Vivian might have stood somewhere in the rear—he hadn’t seen them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over twenty ratman corpses lay on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De immediately spotted the ghoul Pan Ni, leaning forward with hands on her knees.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was examining the corpses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Due to her bent posture, her wide collar revealed a large expanse of skin; her Bazi  swayed in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ah, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the situation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De kicked one of the ratman corpses beneath his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were half as large as hobgoblins, covered in dark brown fur, with repulsive pointed snouts and gnashing teeth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They wore ill-fitting leather armor—clearly scavenged from somewhere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De could feel his poison resistance actively working.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“There were over fifty of them, led by a fifth-rank ratman. They carried pathogens, so the two seniors didn’t come near.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghouls naturally possess strong poison resistance, so Pan Ni dared approach up close.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Did they declare their organization?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many races and organizations exist on the continent; lesser-known ones often seek fame by boasting their names during raids and robberies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Pan Ni shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I see.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, may I handle these corpses? I have too few ghouls.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at her pitifully few ghouls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Indeed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the Ruins Brotherhood battle, Pan Ni’s ghouls had dwindled to just three—and none had been replenished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After nearly two months under the slave curse, they’d grown emaciated—not yellow-faced, but literally bone-thin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They were nearly skeletons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With such a state, they couldn’t possibly be combat-effective.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, but control them tightly—if I find corpses stolen from town or anyone infected by their pathogens—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni beamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She immediately knelt and vowed loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Pan Ni’s obedience increased by 5; current obedience: 40】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frankly, Luo De wasn’t interested in Pan Ni’s skills.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was a ghoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What were the native spirit arts of ghouls again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He recalled the contents of 【Research on Native Spirit Arts of Alien Races】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Ghoul Plague】 and 【Summon Ghoul】 were definitely among them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the skills that most impressed him in that book were 【Feast】 and 【Spore Form】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both were extremely powerful!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Feast】 absorbs an opponent’s life force through attacks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spore Form】 turns the user into spores that infiltrate an opponent’s body, feeding on flesh while attacking from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Pan Ni clearly wasn’t following a warrior path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her advancement path was lich.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry, Master, I don’t know either of these spirit arts yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After asking, Pan Ni replied as such.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De lifted her chin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at her chapped lips and pale, mature face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul understood, automatically lowered her collar, bowed her head, and gently kissed his thumb, then slowly sucked it into her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only 43 spirit points left for growth—still need to use them on the sand willow area… hmm, maybe next time…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amid Pan Ni’s disappointed gaze, Luo De withdrew his hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1051,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c944544084f12f98a18eaa130cbfcb72dfce16a9ebedd07b9f9982d93b2097b1","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-114","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-112",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]