[{"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-43":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},2329087,4555,"Chapter 43: Back","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-43",43,"\u003Cp>Pan Ni paused for a moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced again at Luo De, who wore a broad smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fine, I was originally going to stand by and do nothing, out of respect for our past partnership.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since you’re so eager, as sisters we won’t disappoint you.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t worry—I won’t let you rot in the wilderness. My belly will keep you warm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gathered her ghouls and transformed them behind the half-wolf into a massive ghoul.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Damn it, what are you doing with that?! Control him!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-wolf Cassidy felt the movement behind her and felt her veins bulge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Damn it, usually these ghouls are sharp—why can’t she see the situation now?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Beast Heart] pulsed with a warning signal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She instinctively assumed the noble youth was up to something, and was about to observe—when a fierce gust struck from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then a tremendous force came from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Weightlessness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was Cassidy’s first sensation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive ghoul swung its palm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-wolf shot like a cannonball into the nearby mountainside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soil and rocks sprayed outward, burying her under falling earth and stones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pan Ni, what are you doing?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassidy clawed through the dirt and quickly climbed out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spat blood, her face filled with disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We serve different masters, Cassidy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She turned to look at the human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could Pan Ni be his spy planted in the Ruins Brotherhood?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could think, the massive ghoul attacked again—but she dodged each strike easily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, my summoning spells are ineffective against warriors enhanced for individual strength.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni walked over to Luo De’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within just a few rounds, the massive ghoul was torn apart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The half-wolf’s defense isn’t strong—use your [Rotting Bone].”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s too fast—I can’t catch her,” Pan Ni shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De turned toward the shadows beside him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shadows on the ground rippled with spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A succubus poked her head out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are your orders, Master?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally, whose food supply had been cut, was unusually obedient—she now eagerly demonstrated her worth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you still remember the magic ring I gave you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, you mean the [Ice Prison]?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic ring seized from the halfling Ali had never been used.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De couldn’t use it himself—better to give it to Tally, who excels in stealth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do you have enough spiritual energy to cast it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic rings require spiritual energy to activate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The amount needed increases across tiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lazy succubus at fifth tier might struggle to cast a sixth-tier [Ice Prison].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it doesn’t matter—if she fails, Luo De can step in himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t worry—I’ve got this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally proudly pulled out a small glass vial.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clearly a magical storage vessel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a milky-white liquid.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s forehead darkened—he immediately knew what it was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The enslavement spell had ordered Tally not to absorb or extract spiritual essence from anyone except him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This could only be his own.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did you get this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I secretly spat some out earlier—I had to keep a reserve, just in case.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You’ve got good crisis awareness.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally lifted her mask, stuck out her tongue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she popped the cap and drank the liquid in one gulp.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Succubi are skilled at converting spiritual essence into spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later, her body glowed with abundant spiritual light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The nearby ghoul stared, dumbfounded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What is this? A tiny vial that produces so much spiritual energy?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t want to answer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni glanced at him and quickly explained:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, please don’t misunderstand—I have no intention of asking you for this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I understand. Trust takes time. Tally must be your trusted aide to have received this. I’ve just joined your side—I’ll work hard to earn your trust, just like Tally.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her implication: she hoped to receive the same someday.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, there might be a chance.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The massive ghoul had been completely dismantled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally used [Flash Step] and appeared midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magic ring in her hand blazed with brilliant spiritual light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sixth-tier control spell: [Ice Prison].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Activation successful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Countless ice pillars materialized, forming a circular frozen prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-wolf, caught off guard, was trapped inside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she fought back, striking furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ice prison trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the moment had come, Pan Ni commanded her ghoul servants to merge their flesh and seep into the ice prison.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassidy screamed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she cursed Pan Ni’s entire family.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though Pan Ni didn’t care at all.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Rumor says ghouls crave the flesh of their kin during rebirth—likely Pan Ni’s\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, the ice prison’s tremors slowed, then ceased entirely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Will you take her into your service?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Depends on the situation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>According to Pan Ni’s description,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the enemy’s base still held three sixth-tier high-levels, and the witch Demia was even trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So the stronger our side becomes, the better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the ice prison dissolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cassidy collapsed onto the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her skin was coated in thick frost, her face bluish, and a lump of meaty slime clung to her left arm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her wounds showed no signs of healing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It seems freezing can somewhat suppress your regeneration.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De walked up to her and stabbed her as usual.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The half-werewolf grunted, glaring at him with stubborn hatred.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“State your name, half-werewolf.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s called Cassidy, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De intended to replay Pan Ni’s scenario on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the groveling ghoul interrupted him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He grew too lazy to continue the act and simply hurled the enslavement spell at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Enslavement Failed】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Note: The target must be weakened or submissive for the spell to take effect】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not weak enough? Due to high physical strength?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De stabbed her again and tried enslavement once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still failed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stab again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stab again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Failed again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After repeated attempts, Cassidy’s upper body was riddled with blood-filled wounds, drenched in blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared at Luo De through gritted teeth, her venom and hatred nearly taking tangible form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm… Could it be due to her self-healing ability?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De frowned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing her gaze, he no longer wished to torment her—besides, the front-line battle was dire, and the witch was still trapped.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He cleanly ended the sixth-rank creature with one sword strike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The corpse is yours.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni beamed, her eyes gleaming as she eagerly clutched the half-werewolf’s corpse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had long wanted to eat this sister!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, at last, her wish was fulfilled; the ghoul could hardly contain her joy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though her face remained stiff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do well. You won’t be neglected serving me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De patted her head, offering empty promises.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes, Master!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming the ghoul, he turned his gaze toward the distance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Next were the two sixth-ranks still on the battlefield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The mage and the orc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tsk… A combination that sounded outright troublesome.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1124,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","3845ce1e3f76c216d7caaf529a4d09df79ceee981e1a3cf96e4054bd4119f49a","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-44","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-42",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]