[{"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-86":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},2329130,4555,"Chapter 86: Experience of Growth (Please, Please, Please Follow!)","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-86",86,"\u003Cp>Bert stared at him for several seconds.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Your spiritual accumulation is quite impressive, sir. I can also see you have strong physicality, but there’s no need to go after a halfling.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You talk too much.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In high-speed movement, the air even emitted a distinct friction sound against his clothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De vanished from his spot, and the next instant, [Sacrificial Sword] had already slashed against the opponent’s spell shield.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A sword shadow streaked through the air, trailing pink-purple resentful flames.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ping!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The semi-transparent spell shield was shattered from the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like paper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then the glowing, gradient-gold longsword pressed forward without pause, aimed at his neck.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The swordwind carved a shallow cut across Bert’s stunned face.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the blade neared his neck by less than two centimeters, a thin air membrane suddenly coated his skin, halting the sword dead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A magic ring on his hand instantly lost all its luster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Several venomous snakes woven from magic suddenly erupted from Luo De’s sword, gaping jaws wide toward him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same moment, under the force of the impact, Bert was flung backward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rolled helplessly countless times across the pink ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His pure black, luxurious robe was now caked in dust.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the side, Cecile’s face showed a hint of surprise—and satisfaction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This companion had always been arrogant and conceited; as the son of a marquis, looking down on others was his habit.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing him humiliated? Of course it felt good.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She thought so, but she didn’t believe the man before her could defeat him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De waved his hand, sweeping away the snakes with two or three flicks.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But on the blade’s edge that had contacted the air membrane, a shallow notch now appeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like a tooth mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What spell is that?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It’s dual-casting, an advanced technique for mages.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She cast a cleansing spell on herself, and the scuff marks on her red breastplate faded considerably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“It means combining two spells into one cast. Normally, only seventh-rank mages can learn this, but he’s managed it Mianqiang  with his magic ring.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her gaze toward Luo De held a touch of astonishment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She added: “But you—you just shattered a sixth-rank spell shield outright.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Too bad you didn’t cut through that air membrane.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Different. Human mages’ magic shields usually use balanced all-resistance types, but that doesn’t mean they don’t use specialized ones. That air membrane? It’s a special shield called [Broken Blade Iron Wall], designed specifically to counter swords and blades—quite a rare, high-end item.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the other side, Bert had already risen again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Half his face was covered in dust, his expression dark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Magic surged through him like a tangible current—its strength and quality clearly surpassing Cecile’s.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He chanted an obscure, incomprehensible incantation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It looked like he was charging a massive spell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De had long heard that many deliberately suppress their rank to reach seventh tier in perfect condition.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“That snake bite counted as one. Now it’s my turn.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He charged forward with a grin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No gentlemanly dueling, no taking turns—they had no intention of following such rules.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perfect chance to test my new technique.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Spiritual energy gradually gathered along the blade, then extended.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>[Giant Slash].\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a charge-up explosive skill.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Luo De had never charged it more than a few times.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But now was different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Heavenly Ancient Tree’s Blessing: Grow, then grow bigger—this is the Heavenly Ancient Tree’s sole purpose for existence. She projects this onto those who receive her blessing. This effect can act upon flesh, spirit, or objects.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He raised his sword high—the transformed [Giant Slash] now stood five meters tall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he added the Heavenly Ancient Tree’s blessing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The spiritual energy multiplied tenfold!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The light column of [Giant Slash] erupted violently, piercing straight through the clouds!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both Lily and Cecile froze in shock.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Violent spiritual energy spun into a faint spiritual tornado centered on him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The pressure of spiritual energy crushed the surrounding environment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even the ground trembled violently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Oops, overdid it.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De switched from one hand to two—his entire spiritual energy had been drained in one go.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A faint ache lingered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The commotion clearly startled Bert—the intense spiritual fluctuations disrupted his focus, forcing him to finish his incantation hastily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before this sky-piercing light blade, the massive fireball known as [Heaven-Scorching Sun] looked pitifully small.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Is this a curry stick? Hah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De recalled cartoons he’d watched on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he swung [Giant Slash] down with all his might.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Bert activated every magic ring he possessed at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Boom!!!!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Split in two.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Everything the light column passed through—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>clouds, fireball, human, land—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>the dust it kicked up instantly obscured everyone’s vision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When all the dust settled—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De walked slowly over to the Bahadur student. He’d needed ten full minutes to recover from that single slash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The physical toll was immense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the ground—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>only half a body remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good heavens, are you really just newly promoted to sixth rank?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily walked over, incredulous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Are you sure you’re not hiding some artifact? Are you actually seventh rank?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“I used it for the first time—kinda overdid it. Where’d the female mage go?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She ran off. Sorry, I was too absorbed watching you… I mean, watching your technique.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De prodded Bert’s body with his foot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All his treasures and spell pouches had been reduced to ash.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No looting possible. Pity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No matter. Bahadur students aren’t as strong as imagined. One more or less doesn’t matter.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily wanted to argue with him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But given his monstrous display, what was wrong with saying that?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As they spoke—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>news came from Dragon Soul Naulin.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Wahhh, Mr. Luo De, are you almost here? I feel they’ve used magic to restrict my movement…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Almost there. On the way.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beside him, Lily picked up the black robe, now reduced to just a sleeve.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Luo De, can I take this? I plan to turn each of their robes into underwear and socks and give them to beggars along the road.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Uh, do as you like.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Who’s that beside you? Why is there a woman?” Naulin had clearly heard, and asked timidly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De replied:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“She’s Lily. I called her as backup. You’ll need to pay her a reward too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“You—you used my money to support some outside woman. Waaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What are you talking about? She came to help save you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But—but you already confessed to me! Why are you getting involved with other women? Waaah!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De was speechless.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“When did I ever confess to you?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Don’t talk nonsense.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Our relationship is purely physical—completely unrelated to emotion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The collection plan is too grand, and Luo De’s heart has limited space.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Didn’t you say you’d enslave me for life? Isn’t that a confession?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmm, if you insist on thinking that way, I can’t stop you.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily noticed his distraction and tugged at his clothes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She asked anxiously: “Hurt?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“No.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luo De smiled and explained to her about the Dragon Soul pass.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After a short time together, he knew Lily was trustworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Luo De mentioned Nao Lin saying, “You used my money to support some outside woman,”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lily’s gaze drifted awkwardly to the side, her ears flushed red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Follow, guys—I’m on the brink of death, waaah!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>(End of Chapter)\u003C\u002Fp>",1203,"2026-06-20T19:55:30.170Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","5231e73668e43f9f2bb9844c2667795e716a65d951fb30f712ad91b53d2fbfbf","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-87","i-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-chapter-85",704,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fi-m-a-forest-warden-why-am-i-enslaving-a-succubu-cover.jpg"]