[{"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-129":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},2329173,4555,"Chapter 129: Errant Growth","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-129",129,"\u003Cp>Luo De opened his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The familiar ceiling came into view—the forest ranger’s cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed Tally and the others had brought his body back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sat up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He saw Tally pinning her hair back with one hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! I’m so hungry!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can’t hear you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally wiped her lips, smiling broadly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, you’re awake!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t I tell you not to eat while I’m asleep?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But I was about to starve~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sat up, steadying his head, still slightly dizzy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“How long has it been?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two days, so I haven’t eaten for two whole days! I had no choice but to break the rule~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus pleaded pitifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De pointed to the kitchen utensils still uncleaned, exactly as he’d left them that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The leftover food had barely changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“So, you didn’t clean up for two days?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally paused, then began acting cute, tilting her head and sticking out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh! I misremembered—it’s only been two hours~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Today’s meal count is reset to zero.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Nooo~ I haven’t even sucked it out yet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De ignored the succubus’s pouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for why he could see through her act at a glance—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His understanding of the [Plague] had improved; he could now judge the level of bacterial growth on food residue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, the succubus still maintained her maid-sister persona—even the lace on her undergarments hadn’t changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She rarely repeated the same disguise.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He put on his pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De left the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the willow district, to Amy’s magic cottage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Tally, it had been requisitioned as a temporary medical station.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Amy was once again homeless, wandering the forest, reportedly playing in the mud by the river.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re awake? Already?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he entered the cottage, Kalist was laying out a spell array on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze when she saw Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Entering the Dread Field was a massive drain on spirit and soul, especially for non-high-tier mages and spiritual warriors.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf had assumed, upon sensing their souls’ return, that they would lapse into a coma lasting four to five days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hence, she had set up some life-sustaining arrays here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet now, this human pervert stood before her, perfectly fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shrugged.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he told her what had happened in the Dread Field.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, he omitted the part about his deal with the bone dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, the elf’s expression shifted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The Dread Field has been occupied and divided by another universe’s creature. That’s not good news—it means the cosmic beings inside the alternate space are entering an active phase.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She scowled and added:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for your deal with that bone dragon, I’ll think of a way to circumvent it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for the trouble.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you think you’ve troubled me little?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De could only smile bitterly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should you ever need anything from me in the future, just say the word.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this, the elf merely snorted and said nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Two days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening, forest ranger’s cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a day of training, Luo De sat on the cabin’s front steps, resting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Preparations for the ritual had been halted after the chief planner collapsed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some mages returned to the Magic Control League via teleportation; others chose to stay in Shi Ying Town for a brief vacation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The desert’s Gwei-e beasts and Shadow Weavers had ceased their attacks again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest returned to its former silence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting sun cast golden light, reflecting off the blade of the sword beside him, illuminating the silver blade.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A one-handed sword gifted by Oana, Deputy Director of Containment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its simple, dark brown leather scabbard contrasted sharply with the noble ceremonial longsword, engraved with deep, intricate patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes, this was a ceremonial longsword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beautiful, valuable, and a clear marker of the wielder’s noble status.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it had one major flaw—it couldn’t take a hit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oana had repeatedly warned him: never use it to strike anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The [Tremor Blade], huh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a cursed magic sword.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As its name suggested, anyone who saw its blade would fall into a state of soul-shaking terror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moreover, the silver blade would retaliate against its wielder, periodically plunging them into nightmares.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For anyone else, it would likely be discarded immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Oana knew Luo De possessed extraordinary spiritual resistance, so she gave it to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can’t take a hit? Heh—I’ll level you up until you turn into a person.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over the past week, his remaining [Growth Spirit] points had reached 87.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tremor Blade, let’s see your limits.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Tremor Blade’ acquired skill: Compass】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Details: When thrown upward, the tip will always point south upon landing.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Auto-Translation: When gripping the hilt, any spoken words are converted into a language the wielder understands.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Taunt: While gripping the hilt, the wielder is more likely to be attacked and targeted (toggleable).】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【No Refusal: Tremor Blade accepts any being or object; any energy system can pass through it unimpeded and fully master it.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn, you little bitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Tremor Blade’ acquired skill: Invisible Blade】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Details: Tremor Blade becomes invisible.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【!!!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Growth Spirit experienced erroneous growth!! Part of Growth Spirit has transformed into ‘Errant Spirit’!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Invisible Blade’ and ‘Tremor Blade’ are in severe conflict. Spend 5 Growth Spirit points to remove this effect?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main effect is inducing fear in those who see the blade—and now it spawns ‘Invisible’?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you kidding me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Removed】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Remaining Growth Spirit: 72】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Remaining Errant Spirit: 5】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should’ve expected it—this cursed blade wasted 15 points outright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De wasn’t stubborn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He set it aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He turned to his more commonly used [Sacrificial Blade].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s much more normal now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Basic Sharpness: Sharpness increased; upon collision, a check is made, and the loser suffers damage.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Screaming Sword Wave: Launches a long-range sword wave.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Illusory Shadow: As it swings, twisted sword shadows appear, causing misjudgment.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Emotional Resonance: Enhances all effects on ‘Sacrificial Sword’ as the wielder’s emotions intensify.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s face filled with satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Only you could do it—no surprise you’re my good kid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Decided.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, I’ll only strengthen you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the silver sword—heh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you smiling like an idiot at the sword?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby, the half-deer person who brought Bond looked puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She held a bundle of ingredients; as agreed, she had come to learn cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo De!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pony girl laughed as brightly as ever.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a leap, she dashed over and tackled Luo De to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laughing, she tickled his sensitive spots.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De refused to back down and fought back fiercely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ke watched their playfighting and couldn’t help smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1096,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","7bfb99615360c50416058aabe2eaa7bab00b4cccf526b6e7f612ca62e57e3ebb","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-130","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-128",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]