[{"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-61":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},2329105,4555,"Chapter 61: Magical Contract","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-61",61,"\u003Cp>Trust you? Now that’s a joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De’s face was expressionless, but inwardly he sneered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every word out of your mouth is a promise, no haggling at all—do you really think Nagas have any reputation to speak of?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He secretly probed his spell satchel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Among the Shadow Mage’s relics were many trinkets, one of which could counteract the destruction of a magical contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s kind of funny, really.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ever since magical contracts came into existence, some races with poor reputations have been eager to develop countermeasures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One such scheme led to a major scandal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small human kingdom neighboring the Kingdom of Athelon reached an agreement called the “Hunter Metal” pact with the non-human kingdom of Laton to the south.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main terms involved the human kingdom investing money and technology to build a specialized metal processing plant on Laton’s territory—partly to expand diplomacy, partly to find markets for its own vast mineral reserves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After the plant and equipment were built and materials delivered, just as they were about to begin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The lord of the land where the plant stood turned around and sued them, claiming the land had been leased to Laton and the lease term had expired—he demanded to seize the plant, equipment, and materials alike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only then did the human kingdom realize something was wrong and hurried to contact Laton’s official authorities, since the treaty explicitly stated Laton was obligated to mediate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it turned out Laton had developed a spell that circumvented that clause entirely, swallowing the massive plant and equipment without a trace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, I won’t leave you unguarded.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De pulled a alchemical orb from his spell satchel, squeezed it soft, then flicked it onto Eve’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For safety’s sake, he flicked three or four more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She noticed nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Foolish land-dwelling Naga.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>I’m very much looking forward to the moment the magical contract can’t be broken—what will your face look like then?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What about the pursuers? Which direction?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was already eager to cut someone down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“They’re trapped by my little devices—they won’t break free anytime soon. I suggest finding a place to ambush them; they have a treasure that tracks me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I can lure the local monsters here and let the pursuers and monsters kill each other.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Try it. The Pass Trial sometimes draws monsters, but their strength is usually low.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Naga princess wanted to say she could pass this maze blindfolded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Really?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De gave no reply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A ripple passed through the spiritual breeze in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Three hundred meters away, a mid-stage sixth-rank demon fire lion charged toward them at incredible speed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind it, two smaller lionesses, each at early-stage sixth rank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“More monsters coming.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He pointed toward the fire lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve smiled faintly, drawing her curved blade and crossbow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll handle it. The Pass isn’t hard—we can finish in half an hour.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Here’s a little treat for you, human.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, I’m a royal princess; acting as deceitfully as other Nagas wouldn’t suit me.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smiled too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He stepped aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“By all means.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Watch closely—I’ll finish in two minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve boasted, gliding swiftly in the direction he pointed, vanishing behind the small hill in moments.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But honestly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Naga’s human and serpentine forms blended perfectly—her movement made her waist sway naturally, making Luo De’s heart itch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One minute later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thunderous footsteps echoed from afar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve’s panicked face rose over the hill, her muscular serpent body twisting wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thick red hair streamed through the air, the thin cords holding her garment fluttering like silk—each glance made it seem ready to snap.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Run! It’s a mid-stage sixth-rank monster!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Princess, it hasn’t even been two minutes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The giant fire lion unleashed a shockwave roar; Eve dodged nimbly, barely avoiding the direct hit—but the residual blast hurled her into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her spiritual shield flickered dimly but held.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a thud, he crushed the ground into a deep crater, leapt into the air, and caught the Naga princess in his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A woman in his arms—spice-laced fragrance flooded his nose, sweet and passionate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ignoring Tally’s sneaky pinch, he extended the [Sacrificial Sword] into a massive white beam, slashing down upon the demon fire lion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The fire lion screamed in pain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its skull was split open by a huge gash, half its brain exposed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If the Igo Sect saw this, they’d be thrilled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, the two lionesses had already charged up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De raised the [Guardian Veil] to block them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me go!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve cried, furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trapped in his arms, her white orbs were crushed flat against his chest, deformed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shoved her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His right foot slammed into the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pink earth shattered violently!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[War Trample] + [Steel Vine Rush]!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before the two lionesses could even touch him, steel vines pierced their bodies—they shrieked and died instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, the demon fire lion let out a mournful, agonized roar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Simultaneously, countless semi-transparent spiritual tendrils erupted from the pink soil, flooding into the lion’s body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next instant,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Purple-black and gold-yellow scales sprouted across its hide, rapidly enveloping its entire body, making it appear nearly twice its size; violent pink wrathfire gathered and burned endlessly in its mane and tail.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Its aura swelled uncontrollably, reaching sixth-rank peak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That’s strong enough, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De murmured in wonder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve stared wide-eyed in terror—his teasing made her flush with shame and rage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But wait—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Why isn’t a fifth-rank peak human like you terrified of a sixth-rank peak monster?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Roar!!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A furious wave of sound radiated outward, kicking up clouds of dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The [Guardian Veil]’s [Shock Reduction] shielded Luo De instantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the wrathfire lion, now faster than ever, Luo De pulled Eve back into his arms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Squeak—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her white orbs slammed into his chest again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You! You did that on purpose!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahahaha—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Repulsion Spell] + [Steel Vine Rush].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they left their spot, the wrathfire lion crashed into it—the pink wrathfire exploded, carving a massive black crater.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This maze’s power is no joke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Luo De sensed the power within, he silently assessed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though this wrathfire lion was only sixth-rank peak in spiritual energy, its damage output and speed far surpassed the seventh-rank monster in the flawless crystal ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is this the difference between a mature maze and a nascent one?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this form of wrath—why does it resemble so closely what Half-Dragon Xia Li described about the red dragon Sapan?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could the labyrinth truly be connected to Saba's death?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The pursuers are that way! Lure them over!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eve’s drifting hair crept into his collar and clung to his arms, tickling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sensed several more high-temperature worms burrowing up through the earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don’t rush, let me lure a few more.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lure more?! Are you trying to die?!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1131,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","2165b2277a0c37a10559efdd920972252e54abb7a7d15d9edd7cc605e0ff95a2","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-62","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-60",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]