[{"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-15":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},2329059,4555,"Chapter 15: The Scorpion Woman Hera and the Growth Spirit","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-15",15,"\u003Cp>The Scorpion Woman was a tall, slender humanoid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had short, jet-purple hair, neatly cut to her ears and smooth as silk.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair completely covered the upper half of her face, revealing only the high, delicate nose and soft, sensual lips below.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though short, two tiny braids hung down onto her collarbones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This added a playful, girlish charm to her otherwise mature appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her black-purple exoskeleton formed only over her chest and hips; the rest of her skin was snow-white and delicate, like human skin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sensed on her a spiritual accumulation far exceeding Isabella’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seventh tier?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No, likely more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fortunately, she bore no ill intent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gap between them was too vast; Luo De didn’t even bother drawing his sword, decisively yielding to ensure his safety.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Respected Miss Scorpion Woman, I apologize for inadvertently entering your territory.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had always known of the Scorpion Woman in the Eucalyptus Zone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for a long time, they had never met; he often passed through the Eucalyptus Zone on patrol without paying much attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he knew she was likely a master above the eighth tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Respect could no longer be merely assumed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorpion Woman waved a hand adorned with jet-black nails.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have guarded the Windwall Forest for seventy years under agreement with the Athelon Kingdom; we are colleagues of sorts. No need for such formality.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Luo De immediately exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He quickly introduced himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo De. Hmm, I remember. Unlike previous forest wardens, you’re a fellow who spends every day cavorting with succubi.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Scorpion Woman laughed heartily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just joking. I’m Hera. I never intended to meet you—forest wardens are always transient—but you did well last night.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As a reward, I’ll remove the spiritual mark from you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Spiritual mark?” Luo De’s expression changed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t notice? Your spiritual perception needs improvement,” Hera chuckled softly. “I only placed it less than a day ago.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That meant last night.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was it Father Owen?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Or Isabella?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Father Owen was more likely—he was a mage; Isabella was merely pure muscle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De told Hera about his experience at Two Fingers and the Igo Cult’s schemes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“These Igo vermin still haven’t changed their ways.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera stepped forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her exoskeleton covered only the front of her chest, like a half-cup bra suspended there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It provided no support, so with every step, her white orbs bounced enticingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She lightly tapped Luo De on the forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De instantly felt something detach from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately thanked Hera, offering several flattering words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t get too happy—this spiritual mark continuously emits specific spiritual vibrations. Anyone with decent power would’ve already detected it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s face darkened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had walked through Shiying Town all day; given the Igo Cult’s infiltration, it was impossible they hadn’t noticed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera seemed to sense his predicament.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised three fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Three times. You’ve performed well as a warden; I’ll grant you three chances to act.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, command me as you wish.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De instantly decided to cling to Hera’s leg, hastening to pledge his service.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hera chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re a mere fifth-tier or below—what can you possibly do for me? Just survive first.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps Hera had gone too long without speaking to anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De played along, flattering her and telling jokes he’d heard in his past life on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He made the powerful Scorpion Woman laugh until she doubled over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, in conversation, Hera casually mentioned she needed treasures that enhanced affinity for fire and poison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De silently noted this, deciding to help her collect them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even gifted her the [Flame Spirit Oil] he’d seized from the half-elves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After their conversation ended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He returned to the warden’s cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this time, Tally was already cooking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, Master, earlier, a hunter named Tom left several letters in the mailbox—I’ve already read them for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She appeared again in nothing but a bare apron, stirring the pot as she spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked at the table.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several letters had already been opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Reading other people’s mail is immoral, Tally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When have you ever heard of a succubus with morals?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De skimmed a few letters and found they were all love letters from young women and married women in Shiying Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A few of the married women’s letters were extremely explicit, their intent clear: they wanted to devour his member.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Subway old man looking at phone.jpg\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tossed all the letters aside and ignored them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.How long until dinner?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“About twenty more minutes of simmering~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing he had time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De simply began practicing his newly purchased [Night Hunter Breathing Method].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unlike various races that absorb spiritual energy automatically,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>humans require breathing and meditation techniques to accumulate spiritual energy within their bodies.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a water gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The quality of one’s breathing and meditation techniques limits the maximum spiritual energy one can absorb per second.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>An individual’s innate talent determines the flow rate through this limited gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he practiced the [Night Hunter Breathing Method],\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s gate gradually widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual energy granted by the [Gift of the Trees] had previously lingered at the door, rubbing against it but unable to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that the gate had expanded, it surged inside all at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a strange sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the spiritual energy from the [Night Hunter Breathing Method] entered his body, Luo De immediately sensed the wind around him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This gentle breeze brushed every corner of the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like bats using ultrasonic waves to perceive their surroundings, the feedback streamed into his mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For instance, Tally in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, she glanced toward Luo De’s direction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stealthily withdrew her hand from between her thighs, preparing to drip a few thick, stringy fluids into the pot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally flinched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sullenly wiped the fluid from her fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it—why didn’t I ever notice this before…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De completed a full cycle of the [Night Hunter Breathing Method].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【The Gift of the Trees triggered a special effect.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Gained one point of ‘Growth Spirit’.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Details: The forest embodies the meaning of ‘Growth’. Injecting ‘Growth Spirit’ into an object or living being enables it to complete growth.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short—it’s enhancement!?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this too overpowered?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The effect of the [Gift of the Trees] is absurdly excessive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De initially thought this was a skill every Tree Spirit possessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But after two extravagant bonus effects appeared, he knew this was an extremely rare skill even among Tree Spirits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had dinner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After having a post-meal exercise with Tally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De began studying the sword manuals for [Aetheron’s Flash] and [Giant’s Slash].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Aetheron’s Flash] is a sword art focused on rapid sword swings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Giant’s Slash] is a powerful, explosive strike centered on raw force.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both sword arts could excellently compensate for his weaknesses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He usually clarified the theory first before practicing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He hadn’t read long.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he sensed someone approaching outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Frowning, he pulled [Sacrificial Sword] from his spell satchel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not long after, a knocking sound came at the wooden door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1167,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","d54ef4786dba3a243d286ddcaba8ab0ae61e0850ab5fb9423a1523ea634c0a3e","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-16","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-14",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]