[{"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-12":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},2329056,4555,"Chapter 12: Misunderstanding","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-12",12,"\u003Cp>None of those still inside the maze could fight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plus, the Super Strength Tree Armor technique had not yet faded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just ten minutes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire maze, all twenty people, were cleanly and efficiently eliminated by Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De wiped blood from his steel sword as he asked Xiti.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiti was that boy of the Wingcrystal tribe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Would it be alright to bring the human army here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiti nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’ll use precious materials to create an illusion to conceal the stone door—even high-grade spells can’t penetrate it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then why didn’t you use it when these people came in?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This illusion spell drains us heavily; it can only last about two days. They’ve been here for nearly half a month.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiti gave a bitter smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De stopped speaking to him, picked up Daphne, still in a daze, and left the maze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They agreed to re-enter the stone door together after the searchers had left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the mountain path.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-deerman, sweating, pointed toward the northern slope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That might be it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His deer ears, as a medium, trembled as they continuously received the so-called “spiritual currents.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lady Isabella, you understand—intuition has limits and is always vague; we can’t predict things with perfect accuracy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He feared Lady Argyle’s eldest daughter might strike him; now his tone was no longer arrogant, but timid and hesitant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella softly hummed in acknowledgment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Along the way, she had dispatched scouts to track signs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shuangzhi Mountain had always been a place with few traces of people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But recently, many strangers had appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, she knew the half-deerman’s spiritual intuition had not failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She merely wanted to test him, to consider bringing him into her service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dear Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sadness welled up in Isabella’s heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The family’s harsh teachings constantly influenced her, forcing her to hide her weakness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, she was an optimist who always prepared for the worst.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She believed this beloved younger sister had almost certainly been murdered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Anyone bold enough to target nobility.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Were money-obsessed, ruthless bastards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew full well the power of nobility, so they hid their identities thoroughly; once they got the ransom, they’d kill every witness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Daphne, I’ll kill every single person who hurt you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alert!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scout up ahead whispered suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Shuangzhi Mountain was too vast, the half-deerman had only indicated a general direction, so they’d yet to find the right spot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To avoid scaring off the bandits, they abandoned their horses upon entering Shuangzhi Mountain and moved on foot in secrecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella hurried over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the scout’s guidance, she saw a man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man was covered in bloodstains, with a cross-shaped steel sword hanging at his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On his back sat a demon with sharp horns and a heart-shaped tail, whispering and giggling into the man’s ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most importantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was leading a horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the horse sat a dazed young girl.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella’s heart jolted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne was unharmed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“All troops! Attack!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Overjoyed, she drew her greatsword and charged forward first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soldiers lagged half a beat, then roared as they burst from the bushes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De immediately went on high alert.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, a female general in white armor and cloak charged ahead, wielding a greatsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her spiritual resonance was immensely strong—stronger than Father Owen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Give me back Daphne!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De flung Tally off his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally was quick—she instantly slipped into the shadows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, she activated [Constant Grace Seal], [Minor Body Enhancement], [Tree Armor], [Lightning Blade], and other buffs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, they hadn’t left Shuangzhi Mountain yet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under the special boost of [Tree Armor] and [Tree’s Blessing], Luo De regained the [Super Strength] buff from the Giant Locust Tree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>CLANG!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two collided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A violent shockwave erupted outward from between them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dust and shattered stones on the ground were flung up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was blasted backward from the dust, spitting a mouthful of blood, face twisted in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even his steel sword was now only half its length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella didn’t budge—an inch unaffected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white cloak fluttered midair as she charged again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faster, stronger than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three massive steel vines predicted her position and burst from the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Steel Vine Assault]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet white spiritual light flashed across her armor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The steel vines struck her armor—and shattered themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What kind of monster are you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De cursed inwardly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In an instant, she cleaved through all the vines and arrived before Luo De at blinding speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had no intention of fighting her head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cast [Steel Vine Assault] again—this time beneath his own feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella’s sword slashed empty air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De stepped on the vines and leapt high into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crossbow and poison-laced lime were launched simultaneously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella’s reaction was monstrous—her greatsword had just swung, leaving no time to defend.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet she simply slapped sideways with her other hand and knocked the bolts away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the poison lime struck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It coated her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De landed steadily, spun around, and ran.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t win.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Run!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Misunderstanding! Misunderstanding!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This is Lady Isabella Argyle! This is Luo De, forest warden of Windwall Forest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re on the same side!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David shouted as he rushed over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several constables nearby recognized Luo De and joined in shouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, everyone halted their charge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, they weren’t Isabella’s personal troops—most were temporary conscripts from town, not disciplined soldiers who obeyed without question.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isabella Argyle?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Daphne’s sister—and she’s this strong?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De stopped walking and regarded David with suspicion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, Isabella, upon hearing this, showed no intention to strike again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a soft breath, and the poison ash on her face was shaken loose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze burned steadily at Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Tsk\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David came forward to mediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo De! You saved Young Lady Daphne!?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He eagerly led his horse over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon seeing her younger sister, Isabella’s expression finally softened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But upon noticing her sister’s condition, she frowned again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had no desire to strain their relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he told them about the half-orc Aili’s attack, how he found the secret letter, and his ambush in the abandoned labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he concealed all mention of the Wingcrystal Clan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Father Owen said that returning Young Lady Daphne to the Argyle family while she was under mental control was exactly what they wanted.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, Isabella seemed to recall something, and her expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She ordered her subordinates to bring her horse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swiftly departed with Daphne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before leaving, she looked at Luo De and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Argyle family will remember your aid.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David walked over, his gaze complicated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo De, do you know? I always thought if you and I fought, the outcome would be uncertain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De gave a light laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Secret.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1117,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","981d5fa2531b311ccb871d02e96e4fbb360f0b22482a5d09604a072bd54b5b7d","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-13","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-11",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]