[{"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-659":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},2329703,4555,"Chapter 659: Between Purchase and the Blood Pool","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-659",659,"\u003Cp>“How is that possible? Both I and Lela saw it with our own eyes.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medlin was startled, glancing toward the mist, yet dared not approach.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The celebrity raised his hand again: “Could someone else have taken it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shook his head: “This magic puppet has been enhanced. Aside from your homecoming prophet Motas, I don’t believe any other trialist could have done it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But Motas was severely wounded fleeing after encountering the Moon Shadow replica, to create space for us—he shouldn’t be able to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medlin suddenly realized, her eyes filled with horror.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A thought surfaced in her mind, yet she found it utterly unbelievable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lela Starwhisper had no psychological barrier and spoke her guess clearly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It was Luo De’s Moon Shadow replica that took it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But why—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley mused for a moment: “According to Eye Lucar’s claim about the four organs being separated—the Moon Shadow replica is trying to gather all four organs to resurrect the Moon God!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De sensed the puppet beneath his feet struggling again, pressing down harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her neck emitted a grating, teeth-chilling sound, on the verge of snapping.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the previous standoff, Eye Lucar had always hoped Luo De would become His agent and collect the other three organs here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And now—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Moon Shadow replica was clearly carrying out the agent’s work.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had initially assumed the new rule of the [Moon Shadow] stemmed from the Moon God Lucar’s influence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now that a replica had become an agent for one of the organs’ consciousness, he sensed something was off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Think carefully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four organs were scattered, barely awakened, and only acting within their own regions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Could they truly control a large-scale rule capable of perfectly replicating flesh and magical state?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked at the [Despair Mycelium] panel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【‘Despair Mycelium’ used successfully.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Target: Moon God Lucar (Eye)】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Additional Skill Effects:】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【1. Despair Mind (condition unmet);】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【2. Life Force Drain;】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【3. Summon Demigod;】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【4. Despair Domain (condition unmet).】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Begin creating ‘Mycelial Core’?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Mycelial Core: Consumes the target’s soul and spiritual energy to form a core, extractable by the caster. The core’s size and quality can elevate the consumer’s energy tier to varying degrees.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although Despair Mind and Despair Domain remained unusable,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the activation of Life Drain, Summon Demigod, and the Mycelial Core gave Luo De some reassurance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eye Lucar’s current state was undoubtedly dire.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>That was precisely why Luo De dared to leave it untouched for now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Should we go back? Mr. Luo De, please step lighter….”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medlin glanced at the magic puppet under Luo De’s foot, her face filled with distress.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It wasn’t just expensive to make—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had carved it to resemble her childhood best friend. Though lifeless, she often talked to it at night when bored, and had grown attached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De shook his head: “No need. We’re heading to the next location—do you know where it is?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When we fled earlier, we passed the relic ‘False Blood’’s location—the Blood Pool Between. I can guide us. Seriously, sir, step lighter—it’s about to break!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, alright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De lifted his foot and tightened the silver threads wrapped around it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He tangled them wildly, completely immobilizing the puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he couldn’t help but miss Tally’s methods.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The succubus’s shadow magic always suspended girls midair, elegant and alluring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Come to think of it, when would that damn Desire-Extinction Pill finally wear off?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley and Medlin’s relationship had eased; they moved the puppet onto the cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Alright, fix your thing quickly—at least you’ll gain another combatant, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ugh, I’m fixing it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley walked over to Luo De’s side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her beautiful deep-blue face lifted to look at him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is the enslavement mark burning? Want to hold hands?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her collar had slipped slightly; from Luo De’s angle, he could clearly see the deep, rounded crevice rising prominently, as if trembling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at the message before him—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Unknown Enslavement Coexistence Time: 5 hours 11 minutes】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Spiritual Strength Increase: 5%】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pathetically weak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only 5% after five hours.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Aren’t you afraid your little friend will see?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft, who’s her friend? She’s ungrateful… Forget holding hands. Can I just cling to your arm like I’m helping you walk? And while you’re at it, restore my mana.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Do as you like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De looked indifferent, adhering to his policy of neither initiating nor refusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Fine, if you don’t want to.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley’s face darkened. This bastard was taking advantage of her and still acting like he was doing her a favor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then don’t bother restoring my mana.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley sulkily wrapped her arms around his, pinched hard, then shoved his arm forcefully into her chest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m holding on. Are you going to say I’m holding you back?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The four resumed moving forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, Luo De and Haley walked ahead, while Medlin and Lela rode atop the cloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’ve been meaning to ask—why does your puppet look a bit like Miss Haley?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lela Starwhisper had an exceptional eye for art and facial features.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was curiously studying the differences between Haley and the puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medlin was repairing the magical rituals on the puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint glow flashed across her face as she insisted: “Really? Just coincidence.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley turned around sharply: “You didn’t use her as me, practicing insults every day, did you? No wonder she attacks you the moment she sees you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You? Ha! Damn it—the magical rituals on the puppet have failed!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oh, I forgot to tell you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De suddenly turned back: “Many artifacts at the Silent Throne have gained consciousness. Your puppet might be the same.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medlin wailed: “Why didn’t you say so earlier!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Perhaps you could try to redeem her.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Activated objects always harbor malice and hatred toward their former owners! How do you redeem them?! Aaahhh! My puppet!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Celebrity Lela stole a glance at Luo De, recalling how casually he killed in Coral Bay.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She tugged Medlin’s sleeve and whispered: “Be nicer to Luo De—he has a terrible temper.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“My puppet’s ruined! How am I supposed to be nice?! Oh no—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De rubbed his chin: “How about I buy it from you? I’m quite interested in puppets.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Haley spun around in shock, staring at him in disbelief.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lela’s eyes lit up with delight, mumbling words like “puppet,” “human,” “forbidden love”—hard to make out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Medlin’s scream cut off abruptly. She asked skeptically: “Buy? Do you even have money? This cost me a fortune.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I have some.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I must remind you—I’ve lived with her for years. Though lifeless, I talk to her every night. She’s practically my sister…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just name your price. No need to tell me this.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was torn between laughter and exasperation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He suddenly froze, turning his gaze ahead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through the [Group Hunting] skill’s “Keen Smell,” a cloying, metallic scent filled his nose.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was like honey mixed with blood—overwhelmingly thick.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only a massive concentration of blood could produce such a smell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beyond the mist stood a Moon Shadow replica, staff in hand, its magical aura unmistakably reaching the ninth tier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The Blood Pool. A prophet of return home?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1173,"2026-06-20T19:55:32.419Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","28a9f30be6c03bbdaf87c34d67ef26188b20932939a4b60d73e2e7a87ea68c16","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-660","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-658",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]