Except for worlds with a very high degree of strangeness such as Magson and Kaslopa, it is normal for humanoid creatures to dominate the world. Generally speaking, except for some minor evolutionary characteristics, they basically retain the limbs, head and basic facial features.
These are not just coincidences, but to some extent are inevitable choices that meet the needs of biological evolution.
Higher animals are rarely born from crustaceans such as insects, and often have constant temperature adaptability and more complex cell organization structure as the basis for higher-level evolution.
In the early days of living creatures, the limbs, as feet, were mostly used to cope with running and acceleration to transfer the body and avoid danger. The limbs are the most reasonable structure that saves the burden on thinking nerves and organs. They not only ensure the efficiency of movement and body balance, but also reduce the pressure on the body's nutritional supply.
Most evolutions are accompanied by a tail that can be used to maintain balance or for other purposes, and in order to ensure the normal survival and development of offspring, most will choose to evolve into large-scale oviparous or small-scale viviparous.
As evolution continues, the resource efficiency advantage of viviparity will become increasingly apparent, better ensuring the birth of excellent offspring and often giving one an advantage in competition.
As the brain evolves and thinking becomes more acute, the flexibility of the limbs is gradually developed, giving creatures the intellectual and behavioral foundation to deal with more complex things.
The inevitable result of this foundation is that the limbs begin to evolve division of labor. At this time, creatures no longer want to share most of the limb functions simply for walking, and the functions of the upper and lower limbs begin to gradually separate.
As the upper limbs become more flexible, the functions of the lower limbs become increasingly clear, and the definitions of hands and feet are formed in the upper and lower limbs.
The gradual separation of the limbs caused the upper limbs to be suspended in the air for a long time. In order to ensure body balance, reduce internal organ pressure and limb utilization, upright standing became inevitable. Because of body changes and the existence of arms, balance was no longer a problem. The role of the tail became weaker and weaker and it also consumed body nutrients, so it gradually degenerated.
If the flexibility of the tail itself can serve other special purposes and the pressure on the mind and nerves is sufficient to bear it in subsequent evolution, then that is another matter.
At the same time, the birth of wisdom and creativity gave creatures the idea and necessary foundation to use tools to improve their efficiency. The simplest one was the invention of leather clothing to maintain body temperature. As a result, the role of hair gradually decreased over the years. The body no longer needed to allocate more nutrients to them, so they gradually degenerated...
But normal laws are accompanied by balanced world laws. In a world rich in supernatural powers or a world where the power of laws is active, rich and unstable, the diversity of the evolution of living things is far beyond our imagination.
Simply put, for example, during the separation stage of the upper and lower limbs, the intervention of supernatural forces may not turn the limbs into hands and feet, but they may be able to "grow" a pair of more suitable hands in a short period of time...
————《Supernatural Evolution》
Professor Bayenozov placed a bookmark on the open page and gently closed the heavy book.
Taking off his glasses, the professor rubbed his tired eyes, but there was a look of emotion in his eyes, this emotion was for the magical knowledge and the new meaning of life.
"It's time to rest... I have classes tomorrow!"
A few minutes later, the lights in the staff dormitory went out.
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Riva roared wildly, and then angrily cursed out some words that he had not dared to say before, but in fact it didn't have much effect, and he was still quickly taken away by the soldiers.
However, the soldiers basically no longer regard him as a spy, and the escort is just a formality because of the order from the superior. For such a small matter, he will be charged with disturbing public order at most, and Riva can be released after paying some bail.
But in reality, the soldiers and Riva thought too simply. Once they were caught, even if they knew there was nothing wrong, they would not be able to get out easily.
The Soma people occupy nearly half of the world's developed habitable areas, but they are not really absolute overlords and also face some severe threats, such as the more savage orcs and the more violent and greedy giants. In addition, there are some other equally intelligent or powerful and magical creatures living all over the world.
This city is an important southwestern town of the Kingdom of Bia, one of the four major kingdoms of Soma. Every autumn, the city's awareness of defense will be increased, because sometimes the wild orcs in the west will want to gain something for nothing before winter.
Most Soma people consider themselves to be a superior race, and they look down on the barbaric and backward orcs, but they are also deeply wary of them. However, for the sake of profit or some other purposes, there are spies who appear, which is also the main reason why Riva was captured before.
In this feudal social level, there is no hope for a democratic system. It is common sense to rather kill the wrong person than let him go.
It was lunch time. Riva had not had a good rest the night before and had not had breakfast, so he was starving in prison. However, since he had just been imprisoned, there was no food for him in the prison today.
In the stables at the backyard of the municipal official residence, several tall and sturdy men were sorting out working animals. There were actually quite a few vehicles used as a means of transportation. The Soma people were accustomed to using short-horned camels and horned helmeted beasts.
The former is the size of a donkey, with a flat and round head and two small curved horns. It has great strength and endurance and is used in a variety of ways. The horned beast is a good helper for transportation and warfare, and its appearance is more majestic. Its head is tall and slender, even better than the horses on Earth. There is keratin on its limbs and head, and a calcified horn on its forehead.
However, horned beasts are generally priceless and are strategic materials. Apart from military use and use by high-ranking officials, they are rarely seen among civilians, and even private ownership is not allowed by law.
"How are the preparations going?"
A burst of powerful footsteps was heard, and another group of people came. Some of them were carrying packages, some were carrying bags, and the few people in the front were just holding their swords.
"Your Highness! We are ready. These horned beasts are in good condition and can set off at any time!"
The man called His Highness was considered to be very handsome for the Soma people. He looked at the horned beasts that were being taken care of by his servants, and at his friends who were all excited.
"Okay! Let's go now!"
“Dululu…Dululu…”
The horned beasts were led out by servants, breathing out hot air from their nostrils and making their distinctive neighing noises. Someone nearby quickly put saddles on them.
The saddle is not a whole piece, but is divided into two parts, front and back, with a small guard plate in the middle.
Unlike horses on Earth, this type of mount is relatively tall, and it is normal for two people to ride one, and the dedicated saddle is designed in the same way.
If you want to show off, you can ride a horse alone. If you are tired and want to take a rest, you can sit on the back saddle and let the servant drive the animal.
With a little excitement, the people behind couldn't wait to climb onto the horned beasts. Only the man called "Your Highness" still had a calm smile and climbed onto the horned beast in front alone.
"drink!!"
“Drink!!!”
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One after another, the tall mounts left the breeding pens.
"Hahahaha, that's great. I wanted to go out a long time ago, but father wouldn't let me. Fortunately, His Highness is here!!!"
"That's right, if it weren't for His Highness this time, we don't know when we would be able to get out!!"
Several extremely excited young men were the sons of nobles in the city, including the sons of the city's administrative officials and the sons of the city's nobles. They were all fawning on the prince who came from the royal capital.
But the only person that the prince took notice of was Vangni, the son of the city army lieutenant, the young man who had come here in advance to check the horned beasts and prepare everything. Now this man was also riding a horned beast alone, following silently beside him.
"Your Highness, if you are going to look for the fallen stars, I suggest you take someone with you!"
"Oh! Who?"
Vangni smiled. He knew the unlucky guy well. He also checked his bag and found some preparations and plans in it seemed to have some clues.
"A guy who also wants to look for the stars, but he is unlucky."
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"I'm being wronged!!! I'm not a spy at all, you know that!!! Why don't you let me go!!!"
"Assholes, do you dare to come over here? Do you dare to let me go? You are a bunch of hooligans, you are a bunch of bastards, you are delaying me..."
Riva's voice suddenly weakened because he saw several prison guards suddenly come in and approach the door of his cell.
“Crack, crack…” “Bang!”
The cell door was roughly opened, and several guards stared at him.
"Gu... I was just... saying a few words..."
Riva's voice was weak, and his body leaned against the corner of the cell without him noticing.
"Come out! Someone has vouched for you, you can go!"
"ah?"
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