Definitely Not a Witch

A heartwarming daily life farming novel, occasionally also a passionate epic.

Spears spread across the wilderness like a thriving forest. Glorious knights march in formation, and countless bl...

Chapter 308: Ghostly Flower

The teacher's voice continued to come from a distance.

"Although the 'Glow Flower' was originally used to purify cemeteries and refine magic to prevent the ravages of necromancers and Chaos Blight, its current greatest use lies elsewhere."

"That is, brewing wine." The teacher's voice was a little excited, while the students around him looked confused.

"Indeed, just like how the Angel Church was originally established to suppress and eliminate the remnants of chaos in the area, but later became a place for medical treatment and prayer, the development of things is always so wonderful."

"Maintaining churches and monasteries across the country is a considerable expense. Although church priests can earn a certain amount of income through treatment, most of them are civilians after all, so they can't charge too high prices. Selling alcohol has become another source of income for the church."

"After graduation, if you choose to work in the church, most of you will become the officiants of churches in various places. Naturally, you will have to worry about income and expenses. Flower cultivation and winemaking are subjects you must learn."

As Loran Hill listened to the teacher's increasingly inspiring words, it was hard to imagine that this teacher wasn't a wine lover. At the same time, the students' previous expectations of the Angel Church were shattered, and their ideals finally became reality.

In the past, everyone thought that if they became a high priest in the future, they would definitely save lives and heal the wounded, win all kinds of gratitude, and be supported by everyone. Occasionally, a few nobles would sponsor them financially, and they would live not only a prestigious life, but also a wealthy and comfortable life.

In fact, in the remote countryside, you can't find a peasant baron within a hundred or eighty miles. They are all farmers or miners in the fields and mountains. To build a church, you have to lay bricks and find resources yourself.

Although the students of Emenas will definitely not be wasted by the church in such a small place after graduation, it is undeniable that most of the pastors of the church are not so wealthy. Brewing wine and selling it for money is also a means of livelihood and a stable income for the lower-level priests.

It may be difficult for everyone to understand, but in fact it is not uncommon for priests to brew wine.

The first is famine. For a long time after the Chaos Disaster, the land was eroded and difficult to grow crops. Food was often in short supply. In the occasional years of good harvest, wine would be brewed and stored. Many nutrients in the grains were incorporated into the wine, so it could be preserved for a longer period of time without rotting or getting infested with insects.

The second is hygiene. Alcohol has a disinfecting effect. In the absence of widespread water treatment methods in today's world, drinking water in most areas is actually not very hygienic. On the contrary, alcohol is much more hygienic and cleaner, and rarely contains germs.

Finally, the church offered solace. After the collapse of faith, angels quickly became a source of spiritual comfort for many at the bottom of society. Churches, once used to receive information about chaos, became places for many to confide and pray. Pastors welcomed this success, as it brought in donations. However, the clergy were unable to address the various demands of the general public, so low-alcohol liquor, known for its calming properties, became a panacea for alleviating anxiety.

So in the new semester, the students of Temple Academy did not start by learning about life philosophy, doctrinal classics, saving lives, or medical knowledge, but rather how to develop a stable ability to make money.

After all, without solving the most basic problems in life, it is difficult for people to have the leisure to think about those profound philosophies.