A Sea Spirit Gazing at Land

Evolution.

Progress.

This isn't a phenomenon where an entire species changes all at once. In reality, progress is largely achieved gradually through the influence of an outstanding individual.

A brilliant craftsperson.

A brilliant philosopher.

A brilliant revolutionary.

A brilliant ruler.

And so on.

It's true that the whole species has to support it, but in the end, a remarkable pioneer blazes the trail.

Little Squirmy was such a pioneer...