Chapter 750 Inherited Beliefs

"Did your parents teach you all this?"

"Yes, mainly my father," Sharon nodded. "He often said that there are many wrong things in this world, but it is precisely because no one stands up to correct them that the errors continue. Over time, people get used to them. Common things are not equal to correct things, everyone is just repeating a mistake. The more such situations, the worse the world will become."

"Unfortunately, most people won't stand up unless it endangers them," Wendy said slowly. Just like the church's persecution of witches, the public only stared at the bounty of twenty-five gold dragons, but didn't care whether the children who were hanged were really evil.

"That idea is wrong," Sharon replied. "If the world gets worse, it will be everyone's business. Some mistakes that seem to have nothing to do with oneself will eventually spread to oneself."

Wendy couldn't help but feel a bit of interest in her parents for raising such a child. When she asked about it casually, Sharon's answer surprised her. "They are not my parents."

"Not?"

"No, my parents have passed away," the girl said, slowing down her eating. "After Eagle City was destroyed in the war, the order in the Southern Territory was broken. Homeless refugees and beggars can be seen everywhere, and there are more robbers and bandits. My parents were both members of the patrol team. They didn't come back when they resisted the robbers... After the lord fled, the townspeople had to leave the town one after another. Maple Flower Town should now be abandoned territory."

In other words, this tragedy was caused by the Battle of the Throne, which in a sense also confirmed her father's words - seemingly unrelated mistakes will eventually expand to everyone.

Wendy gently touched Sharon's head with a slightly apologetic look. "Sorry... for mentioning these things."

"It's okay," the little girl's expression quickly returned to normal. It was obvious that she was not lost in the grief of losing her loved ones. "Actually, they were prepared when they set off... My father often said that instead of paying the price for mistakes, it is better to put that price into correcting them. The former is a crime, and the latter is an honor."

Honor... Wendy was filled with emotion. For most patrolmen in towns, their survival rules are similar to those of rats, which is to absorb benefits while maintaining a specific order. When order and benefits conflict, there is no doubt that order will be changed. It was surprising to see people like Sharon's parents.

After a long silence, she continued to ask, "Then the person who came to see you is..."

"A friend of my father's, who was helped by him before." Sharon licked her fingers. "For the past two years, I have been living with Uncle Koumak - they don't have children and treat me like their own."

So that's how it is, Wendy thought silently. To be able to do this is already very rare for an ordinary family.

She stopped asking and watched the little girl finish her dinner.

Sharon breathed a sigh of relief after swallowing the last piece of fried meat, with an expression of satisfaction. "Thank you, this is the most delicious thing I've ever eaten."

Although the supplies in Neverwinter City have been greatly enriched, and people no longer have to worry about filling their stomachs, meat is still a scarce commodity. Ordinary people being able to put a slice of dried meat in their oatmeal is already a rich life that they would not have dared to imagine before. As for this kind of half-lean meat fried in hot oil, basically only alchemists, city hall managers and other high-paying personnel can afford it.

Wendy smiled, took out a handkerchief, and helped her wipe her oily lips. "After you join the Witch Union, you can eat this kind of food every day."

"Really?" Sharon's eyes lit up. "Can I eat meat every day?"

"Of course, and it's not the cured meat sold in the convenience market, but fresh wild boar meat." Wendy said as she packed the lunch box, "His Majesty is most interested in the piece that is half fat and half lean, but not every one has it... you have to find a particularly fat one to find it, whether it is steamed or fried. The former is soft and slippery, and will melt directly in your mouth; the latter is crispy and fragrant, and just smelling it can make your appetite soar. By the way, he likes to call this part wuhua... although you can't see where it has anything to do with flowers at all."

Being able to eat these is also thanks to Lightning and Macy, whose biggest hobby when patrolling is cooking game. In the past, they only brought back roasted rabbits or bird eggs. Since Macy can transform into a Two-Winged Terrorbeast, the efficiency of capturing prey has doubled, and the things they bring back have become whole wild boars and snow wolves. Especially when Roland His Majesty has a need, the prey can often fill the basement of the castle in one day.

His Majesty has always said that the Misty Forest is a great treasure trove that has not yet been developed, and now she believes it a little - at least in terms of providing delicious food, the forest's contribution is significant.

"Why do you know so much about this? Could it be..." Sharon exclaimed, covering her mouth.

Wendy couldn't help but raise the corners of her mouth. "It's that could be. As long as he's not too busy, His Majesty eats with the witches."

"That reward of one gold dragon..."

"Is also true."

"I can also..." the girl pointed to herself.

"Join the Witch Union?" Wendy chuckled. "The answer is of course you can. In fact, the Union not only teaches witches how to rationally use their abilities, but also has the meaning of taking care of and protecting them. As long as you are willing to serve His Majesty and Neverwinter City, you are our sisters."

"Do I have to live in the castle after joining?"

"This is up to you. If you want to be with your family, you can live in your own home." Although Uncle Koumak in Sharon's mouth is not related to her by blood, they have obviously regarded each other as family.

"Then the classes in the academy..."

"Witches have special courses, because we can accept things faster, and we learn more, so the knowledge used to promote popular education is not suitable for us." Wendy paused, "But considering your age, the initial stage should still focus on training abilities, and the witch courses are basically arranged in the evening. As long as you can take care of both, you can still stay in the academy for a while until graduation."

Sharon no longer hesitated and nodded vigorously. "I want to join the Witch Union... I want to become someone like Nana Waxiaojie."

Even if she didn't answer, Wendy saw the answer in the girl's eyes - like the previous question, she knew every choice she made.

It seems that the ability test and the signing of the contract can be advanced a little, she thought.