"Phantom Beast Leidina was shaped like a spider. Its bodily hardness, strength, speed, and other physical attributes far exceeded those of other Phantom Beasts. In terms of physical capabilities alone, it could rival powerful Demon Beasts, and it was also skilled at mental attacks.
It had two weaknesses. First, once it left the environment of the void space, it found it difficult to survive outside;
Second, its active lifespan was very short. Although it could live as long as a normal human, it spent the first third of its life as an egg and the final third laying eggs."
After Aisili finished introducing Leidina, Ventura asked, "Then they must be very rare, right? They're willing to spend that much?"
There were still ten squads left, which meant ten Leidinas would have to be released next.
Aisili answered, "Leidinas have no distinction between male and female. They can all lay eggs, and each Leidina lays ten eggs on average, so their numbers aren't particularly scarce."
Bart said, "A third inside an egg, a third laying eggs. Isn't that just like humans?"
Blanche agreed. "Indeed. Humans spend their childhood through adulthood studying, and after middle age, they're generally still working for their children and grandchildren."
Kallen smiled. "That's because your families are well-off."
Bart and Blanche looked at Kallen. Neither really understood what their captain meant, but neither wanted to argue.
Kallen liked reading in his spare time. Quite a few authors had already expressed concern in their books about the tenuous family relationships of the present day, particularly in cities. This phenomenon was even more pronounced in a major city like York City.
Parents and their adult children might live apart, then interact like strangers, with clearly defined boundaries.
Yet in the Vien Empire's colonies, this phenomenon was highly praised by