[{"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-204":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},2329248,4555,"Chapter 204: Business Trip","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-204",204,"\u003Cp>The eastern lands of Ethelon border the Heavenly Flower Kingdom, but Luo De is now in the Windwall Forest at Ethelon’s westernmost edge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not exactly far, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s just crossing the entire territory of Ethelon, the largest kingdom on the continent today.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the way, the location isn’t in the Heavenly Flower Kingdom—it’s to its east.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So that means crossing the Heavenly Flower Kingdom as well, the fourth-largest territory on the continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naulin saw him hesitate, assumed he was unwilling, and immediately pouted: “Master, what’s wrong? Even if you don’t want to, it’s fine! Naulin will go look again! Waaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smiled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wanted to pat her head, but his hand passed through her spirit form, touching nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I’m not unwilling—I’m just thinking about how to plan the route. First, tell me the exact situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Jade Broken Branch] still isn’t fully cultivated; long-distance travel isn’t convenient.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But with the Unlimited-Distance Teleport in the Magic Control League, it’s doable—just a bit more Jin Along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naulin then explained the mission:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s simple. Naulin has already arranged everything. Master just needs to go over there and retrieve it. Waaah… I’m so sorry, Master, for a slave like me ordering you around.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De waved his hand, indicating he didn’t mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cared more about the strength level there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this question, Naulin replied: “Don’t worry, Master—it’s a very weak Cat Tribe. Master can do as he pleases—no, wait! Please don’t do as you please! Save your essence for Naulin!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nearly shouted the last part, her face flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naulin: o(*\u002F\u002F\u002F\u002F▽\u002F\u002F\u002F\u002F*)q\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Very weak?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weak, and just a simple courier pickup.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sounds like a relaxing little trip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly—Cat Race? Hehehe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who doesn’t like cat-girls?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>()\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De immediately agreed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After chatting about the details, he bid Naulin farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Early the next morning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He went to the Magic Control League to inquire about the cost of using the [Ultra-Distance Teleport] as an employee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The price depends on distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The small settlement on the eastern edge of the Heavenly Flower Kingdom—Olive Town—cost 1,220 Jin Along after discount.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De: (⊙_⊙)\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So expensive?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That’s that profitable?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic Control League employees must pay heavily to use the [Ultra-Distance Teleport] outside of missions; Luo De had been employed too briefly to qualify for free uses—he needed a full year.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d hoped to find a nearby mission he could piggyback on, but unfortunately, there weren’t any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He had no choice but to swallow the cost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This only made him more eager for the [Jade Broken Branch].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That noon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De, accompanied by Tally, used the Magic Control League’s [Ultra-Distance Teleport] and arrived smoothly at Olive Town, the small settlement on the eastern edge of the Heavenly Flower Kingdom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I feel like I’ve arrived at another Shi Ying Town,” Tally said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two stood side by side, observing Olive Town—its houses, clothing, and ethnicities barely different from Ethelon’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ethelon, as a continental superpower for many years, had deeply influenced the culture and customs of surrounding regions—and the entire continent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This place was merely smaller in area and population than Shi Ying Town.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Luo De’s explanation, the succubus looked bored.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She leapt into her master’s shadow: “I’m going to sleep. Wake me up when we meet the cat-people. Or wake me up when you’ve lured a cat-girl into bed.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De ignored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Succubi are a shallow race—their minds hold only essence and appetite; they can’t appreciate this familiar yet distinct cultural atmosphere.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De wasn’t in a hurry to find the wilderness labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, he was only here to pick up a parcel; if all went well, he could even return the same day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But then again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since he’d come all this way, he might as well stay until the three-day limit of the [Ultra-Distance Teleport] expired.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the scene before him, Luo De felt a sense of unreality—he hadn’t expected to be this far away so suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wandered leisurely, stopping and starting as he pleased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bought a new set of stylish accessories in town, paused to watch farmers at work in the fields, then purchased some crop seeds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He sampled local snacks and dishes, and whenever he found something good, he packed it into a magic box with preservation effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Finally, he went to a tavern for a glass of classic Giant Wine, nibbled on the complimentary bar snacks, and listened to gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De felt his mood lighten considerably; the worries of the past few days had finally dissipated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He felt something stir—two spirit seeds suddenly sprouted in his palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps mood affects the birth of spirit seeds?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He opened the [Far-Speech Chain] to communicate the route with Naulin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Normally, even the [Far-Speech Chain] couldn’t function over such distances—but Naulin had recently devised a ritual that temporarily extended its range for five days.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, Luo De found the labyrinth site on the back hill of Olive Town, still undiscovered by humans.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entrance was a hidden cave, less than half a person’s height—requiring crawling to enter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De always maintained dignity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So he pulled Tally out, had her shrink her form to crawl inside, while he remained calmly within his shadow, his clothes and hairstyle untouched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After passing through the narrow passage, a spiritual glow flashed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The scenery ahead opened up—bright, soft light poured from the sky, bathing the lush forest in warmth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De stepped out of his shadow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes brightened—he always felt at ease around forests.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pressed his fingers against a nearby tree, gently stroking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The power of [Tree’s Blessing] activated swiftly; this untouched forest poured forth [Growth Spirit] in abundance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally looked around: “Where are the cat-people?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No sooner had she spoken than sounds of movement came from the vegetation ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s perception swept over them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their spiritual class was weak—only high-level fourth tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As beast-people, most possessed the spiritual art [Biological Camouflage], which blurred perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn’t discern their full form, only that they were small in stature.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He adjusted his collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t rush, Tally. Girls don’t like impatient men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s not true, big brother—Tally loves it when the pervert brother rushes,” Tally purred with a seductive smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today she was playing the little sister role—not just in appearance, but in clothing too, nearly identical.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re an exception.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rustle—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The grass swayed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meow—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft, kitten-like meow echoed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, five or six figures dashed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when Luo De saw who they were, his smile froze, his hand still halfway adjusting his collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally’s eyes widened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a long pause, she said incredulously: “I don’t think these are cat-people… Wait—did your real goal all along have something to do with them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ahead,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of fluffy cat-fairies bowed respectfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cat-fairies are a sentient race whose appearance is nearly identical to ordinary cats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only two differences: they stand on two legs, and are larger in size.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In short, they’re a standing-cat race.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They have nothing to do with “cat-people.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1171,"2026-06-20T19:55:31.704Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","a34242b6765be9aab801fbd31d938535d8d5337cc3aef7204e76fa0d865500a6","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-205","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-203",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]