Chapter 48 Honorary Member of the Witch Forest Commune
"Of course you can learn. As long as you join our Witch Forest Commune, you can study as a member or honorary member!" said Lolisa.
Jiangyou was truly moved this time.
Although the traditional brewing method has been continuously improved over thousands of years to reduce the production of harmful bacteria and substances, modern scientific and technological testing technology is still needed to ensure the stability of product quality.
She was making food to be eaten. If the quality was questionable, the lich wouldn't die, but the customers would suffer. These sterilization and detection spells would solve her quality control problem.
"What's the difference between a member and an honorary member?"
"Members are those who sincerely want to join us. Whether they are weak women, elderly people or children seeking shelter from us, or people who volunteer to join our cause and provide shelter for the innocent and weak, we welcome them all." Matilda explained. She was obviously the more mature and serious of the two witches, while Lorisa was more lively and quirky.
"As we just mentioned, everyone who wants to become a member of our society needs to undergo a magical oath verification." Matilda continued, "We accept everyone who seeks asylum, provided that what they say is the truth.
"By becoming a member of the Witch's Forest, these people will become our new family. They will move into the Witch's Forest and we will provide them with the necessary support to settle down. Once they have successfully established themselves, they can slowly repay our debt of gratitude."
"Honorary members are much simpler!" Lolisa cheerfully took over. "Honorary members aren't considered members of our organization, but rather partners with mutual benefits. Therefore, they don't require such strict scrutiny.
"Honestly, we don't care if the honorary members are thieves or bandits, as long as they are willing to cooperate and trade with us peacefully. We prefer strong or powerful people to weak and incompetent good people."
"Of course," the two witches said in unison, "If anyone wants to trick us, we in the Witch Forest wouldn't mind letting them have a taste of our might!"
"I see." Jiang You's eyes flickered. "So, do you think I'm qualified to be your honorary member?"
The two witches thought for a moment, and Lolisa said, "Well, Jiangyou, you have a good relationship with Holly, you can make delicious food, and you are a very special lich... I think the sisters will agree."
"Normally, adding honorary members requires the approval of more than half of the Witch Forest Commune members, or the approval of all seven witches in charge," Matilda said. "We're also going to take these nightshades back to the commune. Would you like to come with us?"
"Yes, yes. Both the qualification review and learning magic take time," Lolisa agreed. "You can stay in our Witch Forest for a few days, look around, and tell our sisters in charge about your fruit beer creations!"
They said in unison: "And make us something delicious!"
"I lived there for a few days back then," Holly interrupted. "It's so beautiful there! The whole mountain is covered with wheat fields and hops, and there are lots of cattle and sheep!"
"That sounds like fun," said Aunt Wolf Thalia. "Do you mind taking an old woman like me along?"
"No problem!" the witches said enthusiastically. "Come to think of it, it's Midsummer now! In a few days, it will be the first full moon of the month, the Red Devil's Moon! That day is the most important festival of the year in our Witch Forest - the 'Midsummer Carnival'.
"When the time comes, we will hold a very lively bonfire party and invite everyone in the neighborhood to join us!"
In this wonderful world, the revolution period of an ordinary moon is exactly twice that of the 'Red Devil's Moon'. Therefore, not only can this world observe a double new moon, but when the weather is good and observation conditions permit, it can also observe two full moons of the Red Devil's Moon and one full moon of an ordinary moon in one month.
Although in theory the effect on magic power is similar every time the Red Devil's Moon is full, witches still agree to regard the first full moon of the Red Devil's Moon in Midsummer as a festival.
This is because the temperature at this time of year has just warmed up, the daytime is hot and the nights are cool and comfortable, various fruits are gradually ripening, and the hops are about to be harvested.
This is the time when people are in high spirits, and it is the best time to take out the previously brewed beer, drink it wantonly, and happily celebrate the arrival of another summer and the upcoming harvest.
When the next full moon rises, the witches will gather their attention and take advantage of the cool nights to harvest hops. Then the harvest season will continue throughout the fall, until winter arrives and the mountains are covered in snow... In short, the days ahead are filled with endless work, so who would have time to celebrate the holidays?
The first full moon of the Red Devil's Moon usually arrives around the 7th or 8th of each month. Counting the days, it will be two days later.
"You've finally made it!" The two witches chattered, describing the grand occasion of the festival. "People will build a high platform to burn the summer bonfire, and sing and dance around the bonfire. We will prepare delicious beef and mutton on iron spits, and grill them over the bonfire, and pair them with freshly brewed beer!"
"Eating meat and drinking wine with big mouthfuls, there is nothing more carefree than this!"
"Barbecue!" Takumi Yuu also became excited. "The witches' carnival! Bonfire party! I must see this!"
That's how it was settled.
Aunt Wolf, Jiangyou and Jericho will follow the witches to the commune to stay for a few days. Holly, who is busy with work, will return to Axe's mansion with the coachman after delivering the night flowers, and will come back to pick them up after Jiangyou and the others have had enough fun.
"Nurse has a way to contact me," Holly said to Jiang You, "Call me anytime if you need anything. You're welcome."
"Okay!" Jiangyou was not too worried about the return trip. She had long expected that Holly, the young boss and wealthy sponsor who had just taken over the family business, would definitely not have time to accompany them on vacation in the Witch's Forest.
But she still has Jericho here! If things really don't work out, she can always call a knight to pick her up, hey!
The Witch Forest Commune was also located in this forest, not far from Doctor Bird's Beak's cabin, about a kilometer or two further west. However, the forest path was winding, worn by people and animals, and often covered by mud and fallen leaves. Without a guide, finding the destination was difficult.
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