[{"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-553":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},2329597,4555,"Chapter 553: Research and Xiao Hei","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-553",553,"\u003Cp>Spiritual creation\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In other words, it’s still something from the Igoh Cult.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De watched the slime, Xiao Hei, on his right hand shrink back listlessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He narrowed his eyes slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Daphne Argyle’s brain was implanted with a spiritual creation, it was never removed, despite the Argyle family’s immense reputation and power.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, Daphne’s sister, Isabella Gail, sent a letter saying they had consulted the Great Elder of the Half-Deer People for a prophecy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They learned that something called the 【Divine Heart】 was required to remove it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But even finding such a thing was impossible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No one had ever even heard of it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now that there was a complete physical form of a spiritual creation, and with Kalistra, a genius research mage, perhaps there was a chance to crack its secrets?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before he could speak,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the witch Dimea, who was deeply concerned for Daphne Argyle, had already pleaded with Kalistra:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Miss Kalistra, you’re the most learned mage I’ve ever met—no matter the cost, could you—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kalistra lifted her chin proudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The high collar of her fitted magical attire revealed a smooth, snow-white neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon closer inspection,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>one could faintly see the outline of her collarbones through the fabric, giving an oddly suggestive air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even if you don’t ask, I’m interested in this myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon leaned over to Dimea, frowning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s that supposed to mean? I’m not learned?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meh. Some little dog specializes in necromancy and conjuration—back in the Transmutation Creation class, she couldn’t even beat Daphne, who never attended lectures.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch, delighted that Kalistra had agreed, let out a light laugh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Huh?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sharon’s face darkened:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The fact it can be implanted into a human body means it’s tied to biological necromancy.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kalistra, I’m joining too. Once Daphne’s healed, let her see how a witch who failed every class except Evocation stands by, handing you water and wiping your sweat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We agreed not to bring this up again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dimea’s cheeks flushed as she angrily swatted Sharon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she shot a reproachful glance at Luo De, who was laughing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kalistra glared at Luo De: “Laugh? What’s so funny? Why didn’t you show up to spell class yesterday?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Well, I got injured.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nighttime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Forest Guard Cabin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was curled up on the fur sofa.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With his right hand, he playfully patted the slime, Xiao Hei, which was jelly-like.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, the Plague Domain’s 【Sapient Unity】 and the Grass Domain’s 【Green Vines Mutual Healing】 continued to exert their effects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To nurse this little thing that had eaten something bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Continuous feelings of grievance and affection flowed through the 【Mind Link】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei clung to his hand like a Venom symbiote, nuzzling affectionately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The forest guard had yet to decide who to invite to spend the night—he was currently alone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He’d originally invited Lin Saixier, since last night’s fun hadn’t been enough.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But she still seemed in pain and was too shy to ask a mage for healing, so she’d stayed in her room all day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thus, the forest guard cabin currently had no women present.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De, looking at Xiao Hei, thought it looked quite pretty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll give you a point. Quickly turn into a slime girl.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most of his 【Growth Spirit】 had been allocated to girls with strong combat potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a support unit, slime Xiao Hei rarely got any.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The threat of Coral Bay was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Infernal Duke Asmodeus had been defeated and retreated into hiding; tension had eased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clean and decisive.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He spent five points at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A deep green spiritual glow flickered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Slime Xiao Hei trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Five new entries appeared on the panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De glanced and immediately felt unimpressed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only new skill was one: 【Elemental Torrent】.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Most slimes could use this skill—it resembled a water cannon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since Xiao Hei was between metal and water elements, perhaps its impact would be stronger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other four were all existing skills: 【Black Metal Adhesion】 and 【Form Solidification】 each increased by +1; 【Gender Recognition】 reached +2.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had never quite understood what 【Gender Recognition】 +2 actually did.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until he saw Xiao Hei slowly reshape itself on his hand into a miniature humanoid form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lower half remained a jelly-like slime mass; the upper half became a plump woman with blurred features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And she had arms and legs!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De, intrigued, poked her cheek with his finger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was fragile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A little too much pressure and she’d scatter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she’d re-form.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xiao Hei thought Luo De was playing with her; though she couldn’t speak,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>her formed hands waved happily, silently laughing, her soft body quivering.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Xiao Hei’s obedience to you +10, current obedience: 38】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He undid his belt and let her—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master—I’m back—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the door, Tally shouted and knocked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was open and honest—he usually didn’t hide such things from the succubus.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t cover up or dress; he simply let her come in—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I am, after all, a respectable man. Shouldn’t I at least pretend to care?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally burst through the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo De’s open clothes, her eyes lit up and she pounced eagerly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Until she saw the wriggling black slime.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face fell in sorrow: “Master, without me to keep you company, you’ve resorted to slimes? Tally’s moving back in tonight!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmmmm~ Master~ how much longer will this punishment last? Tally misses you so much she’s going mad~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De chuckled coldly and pulled his arm from her grasp:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Why are you here so late? Your daily portion was already taken at noon.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally pouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She jumped onto the half-open bedroom bed, buried her face in Luo De’s pillow, and let out exaggerated, obvious breaths.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s the Holy Flame Cult—they’re all caught! Isn’t Tally amazing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You chased them from morning till night and still dare to boast?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, Master, you don’t know—they can teleport far without preparation or cooldown, jumping around everywhere, it’s so annoying—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally glanced oddly at the pillow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Strange, why does it smell like sulfur?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She looked up and saw Luo De still sitting on the fur sofa, back turned to her, unmoving.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She quietly slipped the pillow between her thighs and clutched the blanket into a ball, hugging it to her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It began to slowly wriggle and operate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Tally!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aww.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reluctantly pushed the blanket and pillow out of her embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added: “We were supposed to need more time, but by evening, they suddenly couldn’t jump anymore, each freezing in place with panicked eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De narrowed his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Evening\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It seemed that period coincided exactly with when Shi Laimu the Black spat out the mental construct.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A feedback came through Shi Laimu’s [Mind Link], reporting the memory consumption of Bishop Arturo.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1126,"2026-06-20T19:55:32.074Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","87a166f2ee9f535335605f762126c45404c06dcec8cc8ad21722f9b3ffc81aa2","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-554","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-552",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]