[{"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-71":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},2329115,4555,"Chapter 71: The Elf","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-71",71,"\u003Cp>Beside the blond elf was a human woman.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two were affectionate, laughing and chatting, looking just like a couple.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans and elves rarely pair up, for in the elves’ high standards and refined tastes, most humans are ugly as sin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And this human woman’s appearance was no better.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Nearly fifty years old, her skin sagged, and her heavy makeup only made her look worse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet this young elf gentleman looked at her with deep, unbreakable affection.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human’s dagger was already inches from the elf’s lower back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A petite halfling woman suddenly rushed out from the crowd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With swift motion, she pinned the human to the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Don’t move!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The dagger flew from his hand into the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De, seeing it was close by and to avoid hurting others, reached out and caught it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Let me go! I’ll kill this pair of bastards!!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pinned human snarled furiously.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glared hatefully at the elf and the woman before him, his eyes filled with venom.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion didn’t draw attention from those nearby.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For at the other end, a metallic dragon had arrived from afar, its wings stirring violent winds as it landed slowly before the bronze dragon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two great dragons locked eyes for several seconds, then drew close affectionately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Ooooh—”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is it starting? Is it starting?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Mommy, what are the two dragons doing?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The crowd’s uproar easily drowned out the man’s voice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wait a minute.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Can’t you leave kids at home for an event like this?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Calm down, Mr. Bob! What you’re doing now won’t change anything!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But! But this damn elf stole my wife—my beloved Julian!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>By the end, he had no strength left to resist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling’s tone softened, and she murmured a few words of comfort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The man began to weep quietly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What you need to do now is present proof of your wife’s infidelity to the court, file for divorce, and claim your rightful compensation.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After being persuaded, the man finally calmed down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon, accompanied by another male halfling, he left the Dragon Viewing Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What the hell! Why is there magic blur?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally shouted angrily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She had left the shadows sometime earlier and now sat on Luo De’s shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the distance, the two giants, after a brief moment of tenderness, quickly moved into the main act.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But just as their intimate parts were exposed, a mosaic-like blur appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gaima pointed to a sign beside the Dragon Viewing Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There, clearly written: —Purchase High-Definition Magic Recording Stones at the Exit (Note: No Magic Blur).\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The lord of Jade City must be a genius businessman.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smiled helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Master! I want to buy one!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine, fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Over there, a halfling girl approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her expression was cool, her eyes blank.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you for your help, human sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s going on here?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De handed her the dagger.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“A regrettable love affair—the elf seduced his wife,” she sighed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“An elf seduced a fifty-year-old woman? With all due respect, this woman isn’t even attractive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you from outside? A tourist?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Then that explains it. Wait until you’ve stayed in Jade City longer—you’ll learn what rank three on the ‘Prostitutes’ Least Wanted Race’ list really means: the elf race.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, that doesn’t match my impression of elves at all.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling girl wore neat travel gear, a staff clipped to her waist.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She pulled up her pant leg.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Proud, proper elves certainly exist, but those who willingly enter brothels clearly don’t belong to that category—they’re too repressed, so their quirks are...” She trailed off. “Anyway, I’m done chatting. I must go. Thank you again.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De waved goodbye.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a minor incident, and it didn’t distract the crowd from watching.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About thirty minutes later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bronze dragon was done.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then they turned away from each other and rested.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Of course, this wouldn’t be the end—they’d likely continue from morning until sunset.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The three who had already seen it had no intention of lingering and left the Dragon Viewing Platform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gaima had her own business and parted ways with them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De passed through the still-long queue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He arrived at the exit sales counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the table were recording stones labeled A through G.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He picked one at random.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>High-Definition Magic Recording Stone (Note: No Magic Blur), Angle C—five Jin Along.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...That’s pretty expensive.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He reached for his coins.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’d recommend the F-angle one, sir.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A flat, emotionless voice came from beside him—the cool halfling girl stepped out from behind the counter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She now wore a server’s uniform.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“The F-angle shot captures the connection between the two great dragons more clearly.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...Oh, it’s you. I thought you were security or something.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She gave a cocky smile, took the Jin Along Luo De offered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But unlike her appearance, her words and actions were actually gentle and kind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tally immediately tried to open the recording stone as soon as she got it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De quickly stopped her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I’m sort of that too—are you here to ascend? Or did you come specifically for the Dragon Viewing Festival? By the way, I’m Lily.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Of course I’m here to ascend, Luo De.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Small world, Mr. Luo De—I know a group that comes to Jade City specifically for ascension. They’re holding a discussion tomorrow to prepare for the assessment. Want to join?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As the half-dragon Xia Li had said earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Jade Domain had limited slots open to outsiders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had Argyle’s letter of recommendation, so he didn’t need these.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Thank you, but no.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, another human woman in the same uniform approached.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She smiled warmly: “There are many seniors who’ve already entered the Domain—they’ll tell us exactly what to watch out for and how to pass the assessment. It’s very useful!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Not necessary, thank you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Honestly, it sounded like a sales pitch.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There were too many scams in this world—Luo De decided to be cautious.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He forced a awkward laugh and quickly left with Tally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After he left.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The human server looked annoyed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What’s her problem? Not coming doesn’t mean you have to look like we’re villains.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily ignored her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a quiet sigh.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I've already brought in ten people—could you pay me my wage first?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Don't be like that, Lily~ If you bring in twenty, your pay doubles!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No need—I’ve earned enough from this job.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The halfling Lily silently removed her apron.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She raised her hand to tidy her short hair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A pendant accidentally fell from her collar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Plop—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pendant opened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside was a photo of a family of four.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This was the exact same photo found on the halfling Ali who had attacked the forest months ago.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1114,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","1acc5636c5a475002191b9834e11057e1594598a6cc17ef3e99198acd52c3444","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-72","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-70",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]