[{"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-220":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},2329264,4555,"Chapter 220: Hidden Hand","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-220",220,"\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The treatment for the flower spirit Nikel was finished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After performing various healing rituals, he established a spherical field to encase the emerald limb and stabilize its current state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Done.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stood up and turned toward Luo De: “I’ll give you some maintenance tonic later—apply it three times daily, make sure it soaks into the roots, don’t overdo it; the patient’s condition is still weak, and if you over-supplement and kill them, it’ll be a problem.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikel was still responsible, listing each precaution one by one.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he finished speaking at length.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De thanked him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikel waved his hand: “No need. I’m doing this for the sake of this squirrel. If you really want to thank me, and you find a stable, habitable dimension, let us know—there’ll be generous rewards.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I do know.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I was just there not long ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Cat Spirit Paradise] is small in scale, but it’s a rare stable labyrinth—if you can ignore its shrunken labyrinth rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this is the Cat Spirits’ territory; Luo De couldn’t tell anyone about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh, by the way.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s also the Crystal Wing Clan’s Flawless Crystal Ground. The portal to the other dimension inside the demon nest has been sealed—no one knows if they can stabilize the labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In fact, many people refer to labyrinths as ‘dimensions.’\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But whether they’re truly the same thing, mages still haven’t fully figured out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, the Tree Realm has many who suspect its origin was once a labyrinth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flower spirit Nikel noticed his expression and paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You really know?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was startled, frowning tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Mind reading?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No—though due to the projection summoning, he couldn’t gauge the flower spirit’s strength, his extremely high mental resistance shouldn’t leave him completely unaware of such an attempt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikel quickly explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not a mental spell! Many misunderstand—actually, we flower spirits can read ‘pollen essence’ from various lifeforms, sensing their emotions and vague psychological states. Do you understand?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like pheromones?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked at the elf Kalist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She nodded in affirmation: “The flower spirits’ innate spiritual art, [Pollen Essence Reading], does have this ability—perhaps inherited from their ancestral bloodline. Some insect races possess similar traits. Don’t worry; their reading is extremely limited, nowhere near as potent as mental spells.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The elf whispered the latter part close to his ear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A breath like orchids brushed across his face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his current physical state, Luo De could naturally control such outwardly emitted pheromones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gathered his will, halting their leakage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked again at the slightly tense Nikel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The flower spirit was already excited—clearly, he cared deeply about finding a home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I do know, but I’m sorry—it’s already the habitat of another race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s fine, we can coexist. We’re willing to pay rent.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shook his head: “I don’t think they’d agree.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The unique manifestation of the Cat Spirits made him dare not even speak their race’s name.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Joyful Court had many races and no shortage of experts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If someone with ill intent saw profit in the Cat Spirits and came to capture them all, the blame would fall squarely on Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Could you connect me with them?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shook his head: “Mr. Nikel, the Joyful Court is too powerful. This is just a small labyrinth—it can’t possibly hold all of you. I’ll keep an eye out for other stable labyrinths for you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nikel blinked, stunned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he sighed, slapped his forehead, and apologized:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry—I got too eager. Forget what I said before. As an apology, I’ll leave you two projection seals. If any tree in the forest has trouble, just summon me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, he didn’t linger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After reminding the giant squirrel Cui Qian to honor her promise, he bid everyone farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he vanished, as if extinguished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground where he disappeared, two reddish-brown petals and seven or eight vials of pale green maintenance tonic remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those two petals must be the projection seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t rush to pick them up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Nikel was a decent trading partner, his current situation might force him to violate professional ethics.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one is saintly, and everyone has moments when they’re powerless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De: “Kalist, please check them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant squirrel Cui Qian wasn’t foolish—she trotted over, worried: “Is there a problem?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a small suspicion—not necessarily true. Don’t worry.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she handed her a small biscuit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cui Qian pondered, but unconsciously took the biscuit and crunched it down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only after swallowing it did she realize—she moaned, crumbs spilling from her mouth: “Mr. Luo De! You ruined my diet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De laughed, patting her squirrel head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, Kalist’s analysis was complete:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The maintenance tonic is fine. The two projection seals carry hidden tracking spells.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we remove them?” the elf asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Leave no trace.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph, like you need to tell me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Kalist’s sarcasm, Luo De crouched and patted Cui Qian’s head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant squirrel’s face showed regret.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I never thought Nikel was this kind of flower spirit!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s not your fault. No problem—I was careless. I didn’t know flower spirits could read pheromones.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll never invite him back to the Tree Realm again! Mr. Luo De, you won’t kick me out, will you? I haven’t even lost weight yet…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smiled: “Stay as long as you want. Go anywhere you like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally leaned over, grinning: “I suggest you come to our bed. The master’s got size and skill—he’ll make you happy. Besides, we’ve never tried squirrel before.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she finished, the succubus got her face pinched and a knuckle-rap on the forehead from her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing this, Cui Qian blushed, covering her cheeks with both tiny paws.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stammered: “No way, Mr. Luo De! Absolutely not~ Even if you insist, you’ll have to turn into a squirrel first~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tidying everything up, night had fallen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De prepared to return to the forest ranger’s cabin to rest, naturally inviting Vivian along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Vivian was uneasy about the emerald limb’s condition and decided to keep watch overnight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree spirit loved trees—he let her have her way, not pressing further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the question arose:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tonight—should he first feed Tally, then go find the ghoul Pan Ni, or go straight to Tally and start a three-person party?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he pondered this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De, when he reached two hundred meters from the ranger’s cabin, noticed someone inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Oh?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kalist again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Definitely not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She went to deal with the tracking seals.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then could it be Xiao Ke?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before his trip, the half-deer had promised to come replace Bond’s duty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s eyes brightened slightly; he intensified his spiritual perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the result was disappointing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual presence inside was familiar—definitely someone he knew—but it carried a unique undead aura found only in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“In spirit form? It must be Krist.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coincidentally, Pan Ni had reported that the banshee hadn’t returned to sleep in her house lately—perfect chance to ask.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1162,"2026-06-20T19:55:31.704Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","c177396b1dbdf56b5336a6e24c1ab5e9973b52f19a7070f4069c2c9d7b2e58e0","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-221","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-219",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]