[{"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-127":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},2329171,4555,"Chapter 127: Method","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-127",127,"\u003Cp>“It’s rain! It blocks the transmission of magic!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon immediately recognized the effect of the stinking rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, a deafening roar erupted from the nearby Plague Botanical Garden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mixed with words no one could understand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Bloodmarrow Tree issues a warning: The true ‘Great Cultivator’ has detected traces of impersonation and has dispatched pursuers—flee immediately. Additionally, the Bloodmarrow Tree renews its mating invitation—do you accept?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s face turned pale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head to look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sure enough, a swarm of the giant insects that had been playing in the snail’s tail stream were writhing toward them!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other four heard the noise, turned back, and were instantly terrified out of their wits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Run!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his hand and threw three 【Mirage Nets】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three leading giant insects immediately became trapped in illusions and began attacking each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It bought the five of them a little time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, their movement was not fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group successfully put distance between themselves and the pursuers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, they reached the hillside Luo De had been gazing at earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The return ritual still won’t activate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By now, they had escaped the range of the stinking rain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the crystal in Luo De’s hand still showed no reaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The prolonged flight left the other four gasping for breath.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The spiritual energy and aether of the stinking rain… ha… ha… have already spread throughout the Fear Field.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon panted helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t dwell on it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He asked again: “Outside, Kalist and the others said the Fear Field has a normal exit procedure—why don’t we try following it? Or do any of you wizards know another way?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The 【Memory Hell】, 【Terror Manifestation】, and 【Judgment Platform】?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon thought for a moment, then shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Those procedures trigger automatically upon entering the Fear Field—but now…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… I once read about this in my family’s archives.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon murmured.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He said: “The 【Judgment Platform】 in the Fear Field is triggered by a massive golden scale—perhaps we should search for that giant golden scale?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No wonder you’re you, Leon!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pavla and Vernon exclaimed in delight together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They exchanged glances; Vernon chuckled, but Pavla ignored him, her eyes sparkling as she gazed at Leon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De felt the air within the Fear Field begin to press against him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if trying to expel him outright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it because the new pass increased my spiritual resistance? It’s happening much faster than I expected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though he could ease the expulsion by relaxing his resistance, the effect was limited—the Fear Field would eventually expel his soul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So the question is—where is the golden scale?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vernon asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“According to the records, the golden scale lies at the highest point of the Fear Field.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everyone looked around and, to their surprise, realized this was the highest ground in the Fear Field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vernon and Pavla rejoiced.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They hurriedly began digging through the bones, fear forgotten.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A scale…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s heart sank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Vernon unearthed a broken golden scale.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the very one Luo De had stepped on and shattered not long ago!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It held no spiritual essence whatsoever; though its intricate patterns still hinted at past glory, it was now clearly nothing but useless debris.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The atmosphere sank back into despair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t lose heart—there must still be a way… Let’s head farther in the opposite direction. Maybe the stinking rain will fade with time?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De felt awkward but didn’t show it; instead, he encouraged them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The others had no other options.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They mechanically got up and followed him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De could sense their exhaustion—clearly, as mages, they hadn’t trained their souls enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After about an hour of walking—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The group reached a low basin, its center filled with a vast blood lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blood flowed between the bones, continuously pooling into the blood lake.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De checked the crystal again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still no response.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead lay the place of the bone dragon—further advance was no longer feasible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the condition of these four—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since half an hour ago, Leon and Pavla had begun experiencing hallucinations and auditory delusions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They occasionally screamed in panic, cried out in agony.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leon’s symptoms were especially severe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From his delirious mutterings, it was clear he was a man with no family, burdened by deep vengeance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon, though far stronger, was also showing signs: unsteady steps, bloodshot eyes, and exhaustion etched on her face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Surprisingly, Vernon was in the best condition among them, aside from Sharon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though the Fear Field’s trials no longer existed, this place still carried real portions of the 【Realm of Fear】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In truth, this place was no different from the Jade Domain in Jade City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Actually, this place is no different from the Jade Domain of Cuiyu City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine—I’ll be expelled, then find another way with Kalist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether you can survive… I’ve done what I can.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for whether you can survive it, do your best.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De quickly caught the stumbling dog-tribe girl as she fell backward, her body slamming into his arms, unable to rise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to the spiritual dimension, no scent reached his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Any last words?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t play games—he bluntly indicated their survival odds were low.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tell my parents… Sharon loves them. Tell Demia… I’m sorry for what I did before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you tell me about you two? I actually like gossip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you tell me about yourselves? I actually love hearing gossip.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon gasped, “Also… you’re a bastard. Don’t lay a hand on Demia. But if she goes for you… forget I said anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon gasped, “Also, you’re a jerk—don’t you dare lay a hand on Demia. But if she attacks you, forget I said anything.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What? I’m just a little affectionate—I’m actually a gentleman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh… then why did you touch my ass?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, intercourse in the spiritual dimension feels different. Since you’re going to die anyway, why not let me have a little favor?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he wasn’t serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was just trying to provoke her—she had no will to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De merely provoked her because he saw she had no will to live.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon’s face flushed red; she bared her teeth like a snarling puppy and tried to shove him away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she lacked strength—she collapsed weakly onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hugged her arms, trembling slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s wrong?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“. Cold.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De ignited 【Hatefire of Resentment】 in his right hand; pink-purple flames rose from his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The soul-derived warmth slightly eased the dog-tribe girl’s chill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whip marks on her arm began to rot green.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The whip marks on his arm turned green and rotted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De watched as she slowly closed her eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the three apprentice mages huddled together, trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, the ground shook violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon snapped open her eyes in panic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s happening?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De vaguely sensed it—who else could have caused such a commotion?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned his head, weary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, rising slowly from the blood lake ahead, was a massive bone dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the end, this unwelcome presence had been summoned anyway.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a giant flying-type bone dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its forelimbs had evolved into wings, while its hind limbs were used for walking on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bone dragon stepped onto the bone-strewn ground, causing violent tremors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Luo De was about to throw the [Mirage Net]—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A mature, commanding woman’s voice entered his ears:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh? The resentful flame of my vow-sister Nao Lin?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1239,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","ed8d6f8a56e94d302d02bbe356a0562bfeeec2ffe1730148a555a8c24a030af3","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-128","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-126",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]