Rita Rozayen continued, "Every noble aesthetic in this world that can be called art is something I cherish.
Whether it is a natural creation born from a planet or an artificial creation made by humanity, even if—it was an 'accident' born from a mutation, it is an irreplaceable treasure to me."
"Haah..."
"People often say that only art aligned with the original creator's spirit can be called true art, but that is merely the shallow view of ordinary people.
Even if the original creed is distorted, even if it falls from a 'genuine article' into a 'forgery'—
Art is art. So long as it is beautiful and noble enough, it is the truth pursued by me, Rita Rozayen."
The beautiful woman shrouded in roses narrowed her eyes.
From her tone, it was clear that her definition of art was highly personal and would not be influenced by the outside world.
Art differed from magecraft. In itself, it possessed no practical value.
Then who should define the quality and value of art?
By and large, it was decided by "the opinions of the majority" or "the opinions of authorities."
Rita Rozayen regarded the beautiful things she recognized as supreme art, without mixing in the will of anyone else.
Shirou was somewhat surprised.
Since she was a great vampire who had lived for more than five hundred years, he had expected her to be more conservative in her thinking and more devoted to tradition.
But... in certain respects, Rita Rozayen's aesthetic sense coincided with Shirou's, especially regarding "genuine articles" and "forgeries."
If she were not a vampire, Shirou might even have become a close friend with whom he could discuss and appreciate antiques.
"Art is wonderful."
Rita Rozayen's uncanny dark-red eyes glittered in the night.
"All the art in this world ought