The Solaga Art Exhibition Hall stood in western Anvilmar City and was the largest exhibition venue in the city. Originally, it had been intended only to display works of art, such as famous paintings and sculptures. Today, however, the items on display seemed, at first glance, to have nothing whatsoever to do with art...
"Who says they have nothing to do with art!"
Anlisol, the director of the Solaga Art Exhibition Hall, waved his arms as he loudly argued with the reporter from the Anvilmar Morning Post standing before him.
"Look at these exquisitely crafted pieces of household magic machinery from the Xinfei Merchant Guild! Look how beautiful their exteriors are, how graceful their lines are, how much depth there is to their construction. Every part of them is brimming with artistry and thoughtful design! Do you know that master artists of the Elf Race contributed to every piece of household magic machinery here? How dare you suggest they have nothing to do with art!"
"But these pieces of household magic machinery are all things people regularly use in their everyday lives. How can they count as works of art?" the young female reporter persisted.
Anlisol waved a hand and gave a soft snort. "Who told you art had to be removed from everyday life? Let me tell you, the exact opposite is true! It is precisely in our everyday lives that the greatest art exists! Do you see that Twinfruit Tree outside the window? To me, every leaf on it is a unique artistic masterpiece! And that chair over there-look at its distinctive patterns..."
Only a handful of reporters surrounded Director Anlisol, but those surrounding Xu Yi stood several rows deep, leaving scarcely any room beside him.
"President Xu, what is the main purpose of this Magic Machinery