The wedding guests were all stunned by this without exception—
Nearly ninety-nine percent of them had never seen a fairy with their own eyes.
Fairies—called nymphs in Avalon—were embodiments of natural phenomena such as mountains, rivers, springs, and forests. They were also a type of phantom demon, as well as one of the advancement routes of the Path of Love. Unlike witches, whose bestial traits made them less inclined to conceal their desires, fairies were usually much shyer. They rarely appeared before crowds, and nymphs could only occasionally be seen when they were traveling alone.
In the distant Primordial Empire, they were called "mountain spirits," and there were even special sacrificial songs used to please them.
They were almost entirely naked, or wore only very thin, transparent clothing.
Some were tree fairies, their bodies wrapped in vines bearing clusters of red berries. Others were spring fairies, their bodies concealed by flowing springs, while they held the clear water in wooden or stone bowls. They danced gracefully through the air, stirring up fragrant breezes.
The fairies laughed as they handed red apples and spring water to the visiting guests. In the distance, other fairies danced, bathed, and sang among the Dense Forest, between springs and waterfalls.
The guests were flattered and surprised as they accepted the water and fruit. But the moment they took the gifts, the nymphs would giggle and transform into leaves or clear water before vanishing.
Soon, everyone had clear water and fruit in their hands. Those who were good-looking—regardless of gender—received more fruit. Some nymphs would even place the spring water that formed their bodies, or the berries growing on them, into the guests' bowls.
At first, the guests were somewhat nervous and did not dare eat the fairies' gifts.
But those who knew what they were