[{"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-598":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},2329642,4555,"Chapter 598","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-598",598,"\u003Cp>\"Boring trickery.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the time the so-called meeting regarding the Campbell underworld family ended, evening was drawing near.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De pulled a fake smile as he passed by one after another high-ranking officer of the Conscription Corps.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Leader Carter, Deputy Leader Harper, the critically wounded Deputy Commander Levi, and Elder Eve of the Hunterwind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All the high-ranking officials.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>None failed to fix their gaze upon him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was said a Cardinal of the Igo Cult was also present, though he never showed up during this meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De didn’t care about the indifference, hatred, fear, or astonishment in their eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Stepping out of the Argyle Manor, which served as the temporary office, the air suddenly grew fresh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He walked against the flow of the Conscription Corps personnel, heading toward New Rank Street.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Things had been sensitive lately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Some people afraid of the Conscription Corps had chosen not to wander outside, so few restaurants remained open.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sign advertising the orc auntie’s mature grilled meat recommendation was still up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smirked and pushed open the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Luo De!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc auntie turned around, her face illuminated by the dim yellow light above her head, smiling warmly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How’s business?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Much worse than before, but thank goodness you Lord Luo De waived our rent for these days!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Ah, mutual benefit.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had just sat down when the brass bell above the door jangled frantically again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch Demia entered wearing a simple beige wrap dress, panting, sweat dampening her golden-stained hair, her cute childlike face flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wrap dress still had its waistline raised, with a palm-width strap running from beneath her chest to her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Above the strap, it clung snugly; below, it flowed as a normal long skirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It not only outlined and lifted the witch’s soft, massive breasts, but also made her already short stature appear as if her entire lower body was legs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pretty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Luo De!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Good evening. Join me for dinner.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why didn’t you call me when you saw me at the corner? We could’ve gone to the meeting together.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, I heard from Sharon you’ve had some personal matters lately, so I didn’t send anyone.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De glanced at Demia as she walked slowly over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was haggard, her eyes bloodshot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her right hand was covered in ink stains and smudges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her left hand wasn’t stained, but the pads of her fingers looked shriveled and wrinkled—why? Hard to guess, isn’t it?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De tactfully said nothing on the matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What are my personal matters compared to if those bastards plan to do something to Shi Ying Town?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Humbert was there too, no problem. Besides, this meeting has little to do with Shi Ying Town.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch sat down opposite him, carrying a faint scent of sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sweat carried the minty aroma of depleted mana—nothing surprising for a race with magical internal organs.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Naturally, it also carried a sultry hint of pheromones.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally often did this sort of thing in front of Luo De; he’d grown used to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demia ordered a glass of water.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After calming her breathing slightly, she sheepishly wiped away her sweat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She reached for her waist—and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What’s wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I... I left in a hurry and forgot my spell satchel. Do you have a mirror? No, I’ll borrow one from the orc landlady.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do you think an orc would keep a mirror on hand?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did Luo De notice the girl wasn’t wearing makeup—she looked far cleaner and more refined than before.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He smiled and handed her a small round mirror with a dark blue mineral-embellished back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"For you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh, oh, thank you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demia’s cheeks flushed crimson. She rose from her seat and moved slightly farther from Luo De.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since there was no one else in the restaurant, it didn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Quickly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After tidying her appearance briefly, she returned.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, what was the meeting about?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They want me to join them in attacking the Campbell family, and they even brought a bunch of bards to listen in. Boring as hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shrugged, slicing off a piece of well-done beef.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pinkish juices seeped out, dripping steadily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I forgot that this orc steak restaurant’s “well-done” actually means medium-rare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The orc’s concept of meat really does differ from humans’.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Doesn’t matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Demia knew the Conscription Corps had secretly contacted the underworld family before—her eyebrows furrowed instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What do they plan to do?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What else? They want to take me out. Drag me to the Black Pit, then ambush me from both sides. Heh.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The witch grew tense: \"Did you agree?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sliced off a large chunk of bloody beef and glanced at her wrinkled fingertip with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was worried I couldn’t find the Campbell family. They’re doing me a favor by showing up.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Conscription Corps Inn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The top-floor room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grand Leader Carter sat in his usual seat, spinning a bottle of brown-green liquor between his fingers, murmuring in admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a fine bottle from the wine cellar beside the Argyle Manor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Who would’ve thought?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The wine quality in this tiny Shi Ying Town was truly beyond expectation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled his throat, but still set the bottle down and poured himself a glass of Giant Wine bought from the Violet Tavern.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That brat Levi’s injury had improved, but he still shouldn’t drink—save it for him when he recovers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you reached an agreement with the Campbell family?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Cardinal Davide, hands clasped, leaned on a beautifully gilded cane, his aged, weary eyes still gazing coldly at the full view of Shi Ying Town outside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"They were reluctant to abandon their nest, but once they heard it was your order, Cardinal, they’d swallow it even if it meant biting their own teeth off. Heh. Even if they make demands, they must fulfill our terms first—Luo De must die before they get anything.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had been reluctant to abandon that hideout, but hearing it was your command, His Eminence, they would grit their teeth and swallow it whole. Hehe, even if they have requests, they must fulfill our demands first—unless Luo De is dead, they won’t get a thing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a gulp of Giant Wine and froze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was utterly disgusting, reeking of urine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for some reason,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>he felt the taste was strangely familiar—as if... not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He always felt this scent was familiar, and somehow, not bad.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shi Ying Town’s wine really had something to it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Since the experiment is complete, the location has no further purpose. Clean it up thoroughly, Grand Leader Carter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the experiment is complete, this place has no further purpose—better not leave any traces. Clean it up, Captain Carter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Cardinal Davide’s drooping, benevolent eyes, a flicker of unease passed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the dim light glowing from a shop on the pitch-black New Rank Street, its entrance displaying a giant steak model, he felt an unexpected unease stir within him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gazing at the dark street of New Rank, where a shop with a giant meat rack model outside glowed with light, an unease stirred unconsciously in his heart.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"During the day, Deputy Leader Harper verified it—the Campbells possess formidable defensive techniques.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter paused, then added: \"The Forester’s defensive power is legendary, his core strength. If we can dispel it, he can be killed. I’ve heard there were precedents where it was broken.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Carter paused, then added: “The Forest Warden’s defensive power is astonishing—it’s his foundation. As long as it’s broken, he can be killed. I’ve heard there were precedents where it was dispelled.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Davide shook his head. \"With the Divine Blood incident concluded, have the Campbells summon a ninth-rank mage back from Hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Davide shook his head. “The Divine Blood incident is concluded. Have Campbell send for a ninth-rank warrior who’s returned from the Inferno.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It is. I will intervene personally.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even I would take action myself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My lord, you?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Grand Leader turned in shock, staring at the old man’s calm back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even with such an illustrious record, why send two ninth-rankers after just one Luo De?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1347,"2026-06-20T19:55:32.074Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","0626504e04c8f1e6a46fac34ae22b8c6cb8ea28e462529393345c1faacc5a981","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-599","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-597",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]