I'm a forest ranger, why would I enslave a succubus?

Chapter 703 Chastity
The crimson roses turned a sorrowful, pale white.

Her emerald green eyes scrutinized Rhodes with grief and indignation. Silently, Daphne, who had been high above, had already drifted down to the ground in a transformation.

The fibrous black substance transformed into a pure white rose the moment it was touched by the flawless jade feet.

And this change is expanding outwards, covering the entire area with flowers at a visible speed, making it incredibly pure.

"The unclean shall die!"

His body, enveloped in white roses, knelt down in a tragic yet elegant manner, and the ground cracked open, releasing silvery thorns that shot out like living snakes, fiercely rushing towards Rhodes.

The silvery thorns came at an extremely fast speed. Rhodes was able to react in time, but with the girl behind him, there was no way he could dodge.

As he activated [Dragon Scale Technique], a combination of [War Stomp] and [Steel Vine Charge] stomped down on him.

The ground also cracked layer by layer, and countless steel vines broke through the soil along the cracks.

The thorns, the shockwave, and the strangling steel vines together tore the steel vines apart in an instant.

"The natural world?"

Rhodes's [War Stomp] and [Steel Vine Charge] are both without domain amplification, so he is naturally at a disadvantage when it comes to opposing domains.

However, the shock and devastating effect successfully disrupted the thorns' rhythm, causing them to leap around erratically, leaving only a few remaining when they finally reached them.

The black, foul-smelling swarm of putrid flies scattered in large numbers as the black-goldened sacrificial sword was swung.

It collided with the thorns and exploded with a crackling sound.

[Collision detection triggered!]

[Plague Domain - Carrion Swarm (Rhodes): 75 (+5)]

[Nature Domain - Stinging Thorns (Daphne): 93]

【Result: Failure! 】

Generally speaking, when two offensive domain skills clash, it's not simply a matter of the strength of their respective domains.

The scope of their authority is also part of the confrontation.

Just as the plague realm naturally has a certain restraining effect on the natural realm, so too does the '(+5)' on the panel.

If a clash occurs between water and fire elements, the corrections will likely be even more significant.

Puff——

The last remaining silver-white thorn crossed the exploding swarm of plague flies and wrapped itself around Rhodes.

Daphne, standing among the rose bushes, looked with affection at Vivian and Calliste behind Rhodes.

“Poor children, don’t be afraid. Come here quickly, I will help you escape from this demon’s control.”

Vivian didn't react at all, and couldn't be bothered to pay any attention to her.

Calliste frowned, leaving the little fairies behind, and began casting spells.

Terri was stunned for a moment, then pointed to herself: "What about me? Why aren't you rescuing me?"

The pity in Daphne's eyes vanished, replaced by a cold look: "You despicable licentious woman, you deserve to die just like this man!"

"I'm ugly?! You fucking bastard! My master said I'm the prettiest! Even prettier than this stinky elf!"

The girl was so angry she laughed. The shadow on the ground centered on her moved from two dimensions to three dimensions, surging towards 'Daphne'.

I never said that.

Rhodes used his arms to burst out with power and snapped the thorns in two.

This does not involve domain collision. Ultimately, the authority of this domain skill does not involve 'binding' or 'tenacity', so Rhode's break and snapping did not create any conflict with the authority.

The afterimage of [Moon Shadow Step] remained in place, creating a blurry, pulsating electrical current, while the real body had already flashed to 'Daphne's' side in an instant.

at this time.

Vivian's [Entanglement of Vines] and Kalista's [Rainbow Jet] + [Wave of Exhaustion] combo have already been used.

Miss Elf knew that Rhodes was the most lethal among the four, and had secretly agreed with Vivian to focus on a fighting style that emphasized negative status effects and control.

As the vines climbed higher and higher, two negative spells struck 'Daphne'.

The eccentric evil god trembled slightly, looking at the two women with heartache.

"He controlled you, didn't he? Just like I did back then."

A buzzing sound emanated from the lowered sword blade. At first, only a few strands of lightning crackled around the blade, but in an instant, they transformed into a roaring vortex of light.

The magnificent battle spirit of the ancient tree behind Rhodes, connecting heaven and earth, appeared and instantly annihilated the white roses that were being pulled and trembled.

next moment.

The black and gold longsword, which was originally shorter than a person, broke free from its restraints in an instant by a torrent of spiritual energy, transforming into a giant blade of light that stretched across the heavens and the earth, with blue and white flames and plasma dancing on its surface, soaring straight into the sky.

The power of [Blessing of the Ancient Tree of the Sky +10] has increased once again, far greater than ever before.

Daphne's face was blank.

"No domain? How can it possess such power?"

She raised her hand to retaliate, but the right half of her face suddenly calmed down, her eyelids closed, creating a stark contrast with the arrogant, scrutinizing expression on the other half of her face.

"Well?"

To her astonishment, white roses surged upwards, enveloping her entire body.

The slashing trajectory, trailing a purple-red tail of ionized flame, had not even made contact before the front row of roses had already melted and vaporized.

When the sword's edge truly touched the ground, there was no sound—

—All sounds were swallowed up by the energy tide and collapsed madly inward.

Only a blinding white light burst forth in a ring, and wherever it passed, the crystalline rock layers parted like butter, and the lava-spurting rifts extended wildly forward with the momentum of the sword.

The powerful aftershocks sent debris soaring into the sky, streaking hundreds of fiery meteors across the pristine night sky.

The entire wasteland was divided in two!
The light curtain dispersed.

Only half of the reddened and softened hilt remained of the [Sacrifice Sword] in Rhodes's hand.

On the horizon, a crystallized canyon spanning tens of kilometers was steaming with dark red embers, rising with heat waves that distorted the air, before quickly oxidizing and turning black as the air cooled.

"Are you going to destroy the entire maze?"

Calliste opened her mouth in astonishment and couldn't help but say something.

"Huh? Isn't this maze already on the verge of collapse?"

"That's true."

"Master is awesome~~~"

The heatwave was intense.

A huge, blood-red gash was cleaved open in the white ball of roses, and Daphne, inside, looked pained, with a horrific slash wound torn from her right shoulder to her chest.

Even a small portion of his right side drooped down, looking pitiful and solemn.

[Collision detection triggered!]

[Plague Domain - Corpse-like Unity (Rhodes): 70]

[Life Domain - Resurrection (Daphne): 92]

【Result: Failure! 】

Despite the failed collision, the power of the plague field continues to significantly slow its recovery.

Both domains are over 90, but judging from their names, they both belong to the domains within Daphne's body.

"Not strong; Daphne is fighting her for control of her body."

Rhodes laughed wildly, then took a deep breath, instantly replenishing the spiritual energy he had just expended.

"Let's see how many more swords you can forge!"

The sword crackled with electricity, about to be activated again.

'Daphne' suddenly looked up, her single eye flashing like lightning, then split into four, instantly striking the four people.

[Collision detection triggered!]

[Moon Realm - Basic (Rhodes): 72]

【The Realm of Chastity: Sorrowful Purity (???): 112】

【Result: Failure! 】

Holy crap?! 112?!
(End of this chapter)