[{"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-31":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},2329075,4555,"Chapter 31: The Letter","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-31",31,"\u003Cp>“What Daphne’s thinking? Even Tom’s dog knows—don’t tell me you’re clueless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David smirked teasingly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t joke around so lightly with noble lords.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had little interest in little Daphne; if anything, her sister Isabella better matched his taste.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Speaking of the Argyle family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Snow Hill Evening Post, known for its bluntness, noted that the Argyle family, once neutral amid the kingdom’s factional chaos, now showed signs of aligning with one side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the faction they favored was none other than the third prince’s group, which opposed the Igo Church.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could even say they stood at the very front line of resistance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As everyone knows, those on the front line always suffer the heaviest casualties.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added to that, the eighth-rank city lord who returned from Dusk City was, in fact, from the Argyle family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The king sent an Igo Church cardinal to the front to direct operations—calling it adding fuel to the fire would be an understatement.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s the bad news?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Funny enough, the bad news is another letter. Hey, Mary~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>David greeted a forty-year-old prostitute on the street as he spoke:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You know, Luo De, I regret not listening to old Bob’s advice—turns out older women really know how to take care of a man.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Stick to the point.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Remember those two outsiders who fought in the tavern half a month ago? The goblin brothers—from the Ruin Brotherhood. Now they’ve sent a threatening letter demanding the release of the two prisoners, plus fifty women and five thousand Jin Along as compensation, or they’ll level Shiying Town and the Windwall Forest.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Bold words.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De wasn’t worried about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Ruin Brotherhood was challenging Shiying Town’s authority—and as the territory of the powerful Argyle family, Shiying Town excelled at handling such threats.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just a gang of street brats—they always talk tough to intimidate.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two exchanged a few brief words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon they parted ways.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Luo De returned to the forest guard cabin, he found Xiao Ke waiting with Bond.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo De!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bond spotted him from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She sprinted over and leapt onto his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, the mare-woman wore the same top as Xiao Ke, but below she had only a cloth skirt wrapped around her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps because half-pegasi lack lower-body clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her hair had been cut into short, choppy locks, making her look like a little boy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To be honest, Bond’s new appearance made him feel uneasy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He paused a moment before hugging the small mare-woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally leaned against the doorway, looking sour.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had learned from Xiao Ke that this little girl was the big mare from the stable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she didn’t care—this tiny thing posed no threat to her, at least not for the next few years.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the Vivian incident, the clever succubus had sensed something off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even a tree spirit with no desire had fallen—how could a half-pegasi who outwardly disliked him be any different?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmph!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, neither of you two are allowed in my house!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ke hurried over and picked Bond up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, Bond, you can’t get so close to men.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But he’s Luo De!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Precisely because he’s Luo De—you know what Xiao Ke told you, humans are”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“BIG PERVERTS!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s right! Good job!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De: “...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t teach her nonsense.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pulled out the clothes from the package and held them up for the mare-woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bond’s eyes lit up at once; she clutched them tightly, unwilling to let go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Go change in the room—let Tally help you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally had no interest in caring for children, but as her master’s order, she had no choice but to comply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Once the wooden door of the cabin closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Human.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-pegasi’s face turned serious: “You should know—she can’t live amid your nightly debauchery with the succubus. She’s a child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had to admit she was right.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus couldn’t go three meals without her rituals—each time Tally made her noise, it was loud and lewd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who knew what effect that might have on a little mare-woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s your suggestion?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Actually, Bond could stay with me—I like the child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ke’s face softened with maternal warmth, but when she saw Luo De’s smile, she instantly grew disgusted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you grinning at? I’m not doing this for you—I’m doing it for the child. And you’ll pay for her food—she eats too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, Xiao Ke wasn’t the type to hoard human gold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine. But I need her to train daily—Bond is a gifted child.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ke had no objection to this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bond emerged wearing her new clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Ke, brimming with maternal affection, rushed over and praised her endlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’re in trouble—kids are a huge hassle.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally, now transformed into a dignified beauty, leaned close to Luo De’s ear: “But it’s fine—I’ll temporarily pull her into the shadows during meals.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the group headed to the forest clearing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After testing, Bond, wielding the [Scythe Claw Shortbow], fired ordinary spiritual arrows with power equivalent to mid-fourth-rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Not strong, but excellent in range.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the absurd bonuses of [Eagle Eye] and [Extreme Range], her arrows struck targets in the Eucalyptus Zone from the Baiyu District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In effect, she could provide long-range support to Luo De even while stationed in the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De could only say—no surprise, a child with half-horse blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He imagined silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How powerful a combat team would be: himself as the tank, Tally as the assassin, and Bond as the archer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To complete the setup, they’d still need a mage and a healer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adding a control-focused character wouldn’t hurt either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only troubling thing was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps due to [Timidity], Bond disliked using spiritual energy and refused to harm small animals as targets.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night fell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De lay on his bed, Tally, drenched in sweat, resting on his chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only now did he have the chance to read Daphne’s letter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Not-So-Respectful Luo De:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Long time no see, Luo De, the forest guard who keeps a succubus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are you dead? I suppose not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given your repulsive habit of keeping a succubus, I’ve deliberately used “Not-So-Respectful” in addressing you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m writing this letter from my sickbed—I have no desire to see you. And I didn’t write this willingly; it’s an obligation the Argyle family owes to their savior.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ah! The mage academy in Windstorm City is so stifling—the air doesn’t circulate at all. I miss the Windwall Forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it because I’ve grown up? Time flies so fast.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I clearly remember seeing you just five days ago, but my sister says nearly two months have passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But I don’t miss you at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, mages walk past me, scowling—so annoying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They say I’m ill, but I don’t feel unwell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only upside here is I don’t have to learn boring etiquette or cultural lessons. If only I didn’t have to drink those colorful magic potions—better yet, if I could return to Shiying Town for treatment. Why doesn’t my sister just move the mage academy there?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just now, my mother cried outside my room—I’ve never seen her cry before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Maybe I really am beyond saving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m sleepy. I’ll stop writing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sorry for lying to you, Luo De.]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I actually missed you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>——Daphne, who is about to die.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>]\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1204,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","e182d9f1ab7924fa21ce37f1fb8675f8eeb8b2b0265b4b76de8b36923b6700db","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-32","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-30",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]