[{"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-635":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},2329679,4555,"Chapter 635: Return and the Wild Mage","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-635",635,"\u003Cp>The salty sea breeze carried cheers crashing against their faces.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even at this hour of dusk, the Coral Bay pier was packed with people.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crewmen, dockworkers, numerous bards, and several watching merchants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On rooftops and shadowed alleys, wild mages with obvious magical fluctuations watched too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>More still were Luo De’s fans—mostly girls, young to mature, too many to count.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was unavoidable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Coral Bay’s most powerful and wealthy man, he was not only young and strong, but also possessed a face as handsome as an elf’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His human identity added further appeal.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To claim he had no followers was a lie.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They waved banners and glittering dwarf lanterns, gazing excitedly at the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leading them was Luo De, flanked by the dog-person Sharon, the witch Dimia, and the sea-elf Laura.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The setting sun filtered through thin clouds, shining behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It gilded their robes with a haloed golden edge, radiating divine presence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De tugged the rope in his hand, revealing a small boat just behind him, laden with the severed heads of ocean monsters.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coralfish merfolk, spindlefish merfolk, sirens, great shark sea-dragons, ghost ships bearing cursed flags, and more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These were trophies Luo De and his companions had gathered on their return voyage, slaying threats along the route for show.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was no help for it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De knew he was too famous now—every move drew attention.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His cleanup of hazards along the shipping lanes would inevitably be noticed, though it had always been part of his plan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This large haul of trophies would surely bolster public confidence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As expected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the boat appeared, Coral Bay erupted once more in thunderous cheers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Look! Lord Luo De is so handsome!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Lord Luo De! I love you!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who else would personally clear the shipping lanes? Coral Bay will surely become the wealthiest city in the Sunset Hills!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Many sailors and fishermen looked up at Luo De with reverence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet some also felt unease.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Someone asked: “Are the shipping lanes completely safe now?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Impossible. It’s the ocean—its creatures outnumber those on land. This must be done consistently to yield results. I hope Lord Luo De isn’t one to work three days and rest two.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Facing the boiling crowd,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De showed little smile—only solemn gravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would offer confidence, but could not hide the threat of the mutated siren. He could not rely solely on the pink-haired siren Rive’s search.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He immediately had Sharon beside him use [Phantom Sound Spell] to amplify his voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He first summarized the mission’s results, then explained the changes in the ocean and the threat of giant creatures.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strategy existed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From now on, Sharon and Tally, both possessing domain power, would clear the shipping lanes daily; Luo De himself would join irregularly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Every day, the Coral Bay pier would distribute twenty free [Soundproof Wall] magic rings to vessels with valid shipping permits.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, beyond that limit, they must be purchased at full price.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Magic Control League’s [Long-Distance Teleport] service had halted, so sales of magic rings in the market district had stopped too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He planned to sell small batches in Coral Bay, then ship large quantities to the kingdom of Carlinshan across the Monster Sea via trusted merchants.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Based on encounters so far,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the domain’s bloodline corruption was not contagious—only the wrecked ships’ crews had heard the song. The spell’s soundproofing might not be perfect, but it should still help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After stating this,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>fans remained excited, but sailors and merchants grew grim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, according to Luo De’s account, this was no longer just a problem near Coral Bay—it was a threat across the entire Monster Sea!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearby,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>several wild mages observing the pier gathered in a shadowed alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This forest warden Luo De doesn’t act like those nobles who treat human lives as worthless.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A gray-robed female mage praised him, her eyes glowing with admiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He’s no noble—he’s a forest warden by origin. I even saw the news about him keeping a succubus. Heh, how nice to be young.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another older mage, with gray-white beard, chuckled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hearing you say that, are you planning to stay?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m old now—I can’t travel like I used to. Climbing dragon nests or scaling griffon nests for spell components? Impossible anymore. Coral Bay is fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Yes. Coral Bay’s reconstruction is still young—everywhere lacks people. I’m staying too, mainly because their cuisine is too bland—I can’t stand it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Another fat mage added.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed female mage felt melancholy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was still young, believing she still had potential to advance, and looked forward to future journeys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These men were good companions—pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She hesitated, then turned to the silent male mage, her age: “What about you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though she didn’t hold him in high regard—he’d joined their small group midway—she asked out of courtesy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ll stay here for a while.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male mage didn’t look at her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His eyes fixed on the figure in the sky beneath the sunset, clearly intrigued.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The gray-robed mage frowned: “What are you planning?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That dog-person beside Luo De? My type. She seems to have a bad relationship with him. I plan to give it a try, heh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are your old bard habits resurfacing? That’s a woman beside Forest Warden Luo De!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He has so many women—he can’t satisfy them all. I’m just helping him out.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The male mage shrugged, smirking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Maybe, heh, that dog-person can help me squeeze something out of Luo De—help me advance. Will you help? I’ll pay you. I’ve done this many times—great men’s women are always weak points.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The other two had decided to settle down—they wouldn’t agree.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female mage frowned tightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I decline.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back from the man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What a disgusting man. Better to admire Luo De for a while.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as she turned her head toward the pier’s sky, she froze—Forest Warden Luo De had already looked past the crowd, his gaze fixed on her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He even offered a faint, charming smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He heard!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female mage’s face paled; terrified the disgusting man would drag her into trouble, she instinctively wanted to flee.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A hand had somehow settled on her shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She froze, trembling uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a mage to be approached silently to this degree meant almost certain death.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared hatefully at the man ahead, still babbling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t be afraid.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A soft girl’s voice spoke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female mage froze, then turned stiffly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A dark elf with a giant spider’s lower body stood before her, her pointed ears slightly drooping, her face exquisitely beautiful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her peripheral vision, the fat mage and the old man lay unconscious on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Might I ask… Your Grace, who are you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her voice trembled with tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m Yuna, personal guard of that great one.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna smiled gently as her fingers twitched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Invisible spider silk flashed a sliver of white light through the alley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It circled the neck of the man babbling ahead—then, with a soft *plop*, his head separated cleanly from his body.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“P-Please, Lady Yuna… what do you intend?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The great one permits me to form a shadow unit to leverage my dark elf stealth advantages. Congratulations—you’ve been selected.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is that great one… Luo…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not to be spoken of. This shadow unit must do dirty work—you understand. I see you’re clever.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The female mage forced a smile worse than crying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Can I refuse?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yuna smiled gently and pointed to the corpse on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lady Yuna, you don't know—my dream has always been to become a rogue like you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's wonderful~~ Sigh. If only the wild mages were as sharp as you, I wouldn't have to kill so many.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\".\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1266,"2026-06-20T19:55:32.419Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","56b1bc6d69ad41147c0c3f05229f8ba637cf45e050d671b229827090b5b07fd7","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-636","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-634",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]