[{"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-53":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},2329097,4555,"Chapter 53: Party","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-53",53,"\u003Cp>Luo De had always thought the green vines on Vivian’s body were decorative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only when aroused did he realize they weren’t—when they coiled twice around his waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This stood in stark contrast to Amy’s earlier boldness; the tree spirit was exceptionally passive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian disliked turning her back; she never stopped watching Luo De with her glowing white eyes, even during kisses, as if imprinting him forever into the deepest recesses of her heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She became languid, letting all her weight rest against Luo De, allowing him to lift and move her however he wished.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She never made the noises that Tally did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet the violent rise and fall of her lean abdomen and her tensed toes revealed she was on the verge of climax.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The tree spirit’s moisture was unexpectedly abundant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Luo De stood with her in his arms, he found it had already pooled at his feet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Tree Spirit’s obedience to you +5, current obedience: 84】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Obedience surpassed eighty, initiating random shared skill draw】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Draw successful】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Shared Skill: Tree Walker】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Details: A unique movement technique of the Tree Spirit, allowing free passage through forests without harming trees, and with highly concealed spiritual energy. Due to the “Blessing of Trees,” the trees will permit you to reside within them.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tree Walker? Not bad.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Windwall Forest was too vast; horses were always too slow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this skill, Luo De’s patrol speed through the woods would increase greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Vivian in his arms emitted a soft breathing sound.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her stamina was inferior to Amy’s; after only a few rounds, she was exhausted, asleep on Luo De’s chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He gently stroked her back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De felt his internal spiritual energy had risen another step, reaching the peak of fifth rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was only one step away from sixth rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Jade City, then.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Domain mentioned in Isabella’s letter intrigued him greatly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If there was a better route, there was no reason not to take it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Sand Willow District’s sand whirlwinds just beginning, he should prepare to depart for Jade City soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“With Lady Hera in the forest, major safety won’t be an issue, but she clearly isn’t the type to handle minor matters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest’s health could be entrusted to Vivian.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bond was always cared for by Xiao Ke—no problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the edge of the White Elm District, the ghoul Pan Ni guarded the perimeter; she could eliminate low-rank enemies in advance and provide early warnings against high-rank ones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if something beyond her capability arose, he could seek help from Kalist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Given the elf’s age, calling her well-read wasn’t an exaggeration; though proud, she would never do anything harmful to the natural forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Tally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had to come along; otherwise, Luo De feared she’d starve to death at home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five days later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pan Ni.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, he reached the forest’s edge and softly called out to the ghoul hiding there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni emerged from the soil.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She knelt respectfully before her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master, Pan Ni is here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul removed her hood; her tangled, straw-like hair stood wildly atop her head, her white robe loose and thin, revealing large patches of pale skin as her forehead touched the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It nearly dragged on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she fiercely defended herself and maintained a good attitude,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>she had once fought against Shi Ying Town’s soldiers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A reluctant defector, her treatment could not be compared to Vivian’s or Bond’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After five days of enforced confinement, Pan Ni’s aura had become unstable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The internal organs of shadow mages and half-wolves were also forbidden to her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ghouls, like pythons, could go days or even weeks on a single meal; five or ten days meant little to them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Pan Ni had already fought a battle before confinement—and been severely wounded by Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was now quite weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tomorrow I’m going on a long journey. I don’t want you starving, so I’m releasing you early.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Th-thank you, Master.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Two things: First, handle security outside the forest; do not enter the forest unless absolutely necessary. Second, do not attack residents of Shi Ying Town, and do not dig up graves to eat corpses.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni’s face twisted with fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No digging graves, no entering the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even though I don’t *have* to eat human corpses, there isn’t a single rabbit to be seen outside the forest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If I don’t eat, won’t I starve to death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Starting tomorrow, someone will deliver one sheep every three days. Remember the count—I’ll settle accounts when I return.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni finally exhaled in relief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sheep were better than eating dirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More importantly, she had a task!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Having a task meant she was on the path to redeeming herself! Gaining her master’s trust was within reach!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Pan Ni’s obedience to you +2, current obedience: 35】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, the forest is holding a victory banquet tonight. Someone will bring wine and dishes—don’t stop them.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Victory banquet?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is there any for me?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The ghoul gazed hopefully at her master.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you staring at? What are you thinking? We’re celebrating because we drove *you* away.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni immediately lowered her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the overly sensual female ghoul before him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s curiosity finally got the better of him—he reached his hand inside her robe.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni froze completely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, good.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De evaluated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, she was a reanimated ghoul—essentially a corpse; it would be strange if she had elasticity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, as a corpse, Pan Ni’s mature, elegant form paired with her pallor was uniquely alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By the way, do you have normal sensation?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“. Yes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can you feel this?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-hah.” Pan Ni gasped softly, stimulated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Does it hurt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“. A little.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave her master a resentful glance, yet secretly felt a flicker of anticipation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t misunderstand—I’m just curious. No other meaning.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked utterly serious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Tally’s body temperature was nearly 40 degrees, Pan Ni’s was probably only twenty-five or twenty-six.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Moments later,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s curiosity was temporarily satisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pan Ni: “.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Night had fallen; it was time for the victory banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The morning birdcalls woke him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let us raise our cups one last time, to celebrate our successful defense of the forest!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These words were Luo De’s final memory from last night in the forest guard’s cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight streamed through the window, bathing his face and the chaotic mess inside the cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Torn pants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Fallen green leaves, still humming with spiritual energy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several strands of golden hair lay beside the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Huh? Why has the [Pleasure Whip] been taken out too?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After last time playing with Tally, he hadn’t used it again—but now, faint bloodstains still clung to the whip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was hard to imagine, yet his head now throbbed faintly with dizziness.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De vaguely remembered that after Xiao Ke carried off the half-asleep Bond, the usually harmonious elves and succubi—excluding the silent tree spirit—had complained the liquor wasn’t strong enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So, thoroughly drunk, Tally claimed she had learned a new spell to make the liquor even stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What was it called again?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was something like...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ji. No.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed to be—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Euphoric Party].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1196,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","99c854db98a62496f1dcbfb34e95163e8089dd09d5d762c42d50e0a377ff91cd","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-54","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-52",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]