[{"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-643":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},2329687,4555,"Chapter 643: Contact and Inspiration","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-643",643,"\u003Cp>“What nonsense are you talking?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meldrin’s body stiffened, her entire face darkening, then gradually glowing from within.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The glow was faint; areas with dense blood vessels—like cheeks and ear tips—lit up first, fading softly at the edges.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Blushing?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De laughed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So this is how Star Spirits blush? Interesting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I should remind you—the left side is missing a layer.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De said, pausing his raised hand, “Because it dips inward a bit.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meldrin gasped in shock and quickly looked down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There’s nothing wrong—it’s exactly the same as usual!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The snicker came from Haley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meldrin froze completely, finally realizing her actions had just confessed everything.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She stepped back several paces, her face glowing brighter with shame and anger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glared fiercely at Haley.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this the person you brought? So crude and disrespectful! You’re ruining the dignity of Star Spirits!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley was laughing so hard she was wiping tears.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Sorry sorry, my friend speaks too bluntly—accidentally exposed your secret, haha. Don’t worry, haha, I won’t tell anyone, hahaha!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meldrin was furious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her argument with Haley, her unexpected defeat and the exposed vulnerability left her unable to find a counterargument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You two wait for me in the trial—I’ll eliminate you first!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She swept her sleeve and walked away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De watched her small back and said:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I know a good disguise method—using Shi Laimu for mimicry and adhesion. Not only is its shape highly malleable, but its drape and elasticity are also excellent. If you need it, feel free to consult me.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meldrin paused, then turned back and shot him a furious glare.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her face was now fully glowing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hahaha, the way Star Spirits blush is so amusing.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Meldrin is two cohorts younger than me, but she’s already reached the eighth tier. The puppets she personally crafted are especially avant-garde, using a strange extraterrestrial meteorite as their core. They possess strength comparable to eighth-tier Body Tempering warriors, and also remarkable spellcasting ability.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your former rival?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Since childhood, always.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley’s eyes shone with gratitude: “Thank you for standing up for me just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“We’re friends, right? And this trial means so much to you—why didn’t you tell me? What if I got delayed?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh come on, I’d definitely find a way!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She spoke nervously, poking her food repeatedly with her fork.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was always warmhearted toward friends: “Is your father ill? You know Sharon—she’s a decent plague mage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No, it’s just age. I want him to pass away with dignity. Let’s not talk about that. By the way, have you felt your enslavement mark getting hot?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A bit. Why?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I forgot to tell you—the enslavement item requires close contact between master and slave within a certain time after meeting.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mmm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley blinked, mischievous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Luo De’s helpless expression, her mood brightened further.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She feigned reluctance and extended her slender, elegant hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even though I don’t want anyone to see, as a friend I can’t let you suffer—come on, let’s hold hands and take a walk.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hmm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Step one toward capturing this man has begun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Coral Bay, Cloud Rain Inn, top floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sunlight streamed through the panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Below, the harbor stretched out, hundreds of sailboat masts like a birch forest stripped of branches, clustered around Coral Bay’s docks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Farther out on the sea, three merchant ships adorned with Siren statues were turning, their stern castles gleaming with golden paint that sparkled like starlight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laila Starwhisper curled up on the sofa, her eyes shining brightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In her hand, a feather pen flowed continuously, scribbling lyrics and musical notes onto her notebook.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her absolute pitch and powerful imagination allowed her to clearly write a song’s basic structure without needing instrument tuning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like automatic detail completion in her mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet unlike her rich, rhythmically pulsing inner world,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the angry shouts of her manager, Kamill, at the door kept echoing, pounding against her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hammering at Laila Starwhisper’s dwindling inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet even so, a draft of a new song squeezed out amid dangerously low inspiration.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laila stared in delight at the notes on the paper, watching them dance to the hum in her throat, light and graceful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When the song ended, she collapsed back onto the sofa, still exhilarated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This might be my best song yet.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether a song becomes popular depends on market tests; whether it’s good is up to the creator to judge.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At least Laila believed this new song could stand beside the lullaby she once composed with her parents as a child.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>after the excitement faded came the vast emptiness of inspiration spent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laila Starwhisper adored the feeling of thoughts and ideas constantly dancing in her mind—now she felt lost.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If I keep following that gentleman… will it…?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Click—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The double luxury door opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sharp clang of the lock shattered her wandering thoughts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Manager Kamill entered, face ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laila! This time, no matter what, you’re not leaving again!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Kamill, I’m sorry…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pouting won’t work, Laila! This was an extreme fan attack! If that man from Coral Bay, Luo De, hadn’t passed by, do you think you’d know what might’ve happened?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And why didn’t you bring your spell satchel?! Your combat power isn’t enough to protect yourself—your father left you things for this very reason!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I forgot…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Laila now felt a pang of fear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her delicate, pale feet tapped lightly on the carpet as she leaned against Kamill’s shoulder, pouting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sorry, Auntie Kamill.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Feeling the girl’s warmth,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamill’s nose tingled, tears welling up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gently stroked Laila’s soft, cloud-like hair. “Don’t do this again, Laila. Otherwise, how can I face your father? At least take your spell satchel and gear with you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mm-mm, I swear—I won’t leave your sight again, and I won’t even take off my spell satchel when I sleep!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, she took the pink custom spell satchel Kamill handed her and fastened it to her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled, spun around, and patted it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamill chuckled, her expression softening: “Write good songs.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Got it! But I need to use the restroom—I’m about to burst~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Girls don’t say things like that. Go.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Okay~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the girl skip away, Kamill shook her head with a smile and picked up the new song draft.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She understood music well—after one glance, she was slightly surprised.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High quality.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Kamill calmed down, carefully studying the draft and playing it on an instrument.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more she played, the happier and more excited she became!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From her years as a manager, she judged this song had exceptional potential—possibly even chart-topping potential!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Laila, you’re truly incredible!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She couldn’t help but exclaim.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the empty room held no reply—the usual proud response from the girl was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Camille’s smile froze, then panic surged through her in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the next moment, she slammed open the bathroom door, finding the small space still empty.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A note was stuck in front of the vanity mirror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—— “Don’t worry, Camille, I’m off to find inspiration~~”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1154,"2026-06-20T19:55:32.419Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","b8091e79d8551dbf2b986119e3932302a881bb473d8f711072f26fd81bf54287","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-644","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-642",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]