Ziak's eyes gleamed with a renewed intensity. "The tracker… it's far more versatile than just a locator. It can scan the bio-signature of any alien species and, crucially, replicate their unique powers for the user. We can scan the Cellucas, learn their strengths, and then wield that power against them. Given their diminished numbers after the war, we could finally eradicate them and their unhatched eggs."
However, his expression clouded. "But there's a significant limitation. The tracker is attuned to Father's specific neutrino signature. Only he, or someone with an exact match, can fully utilize its capabilities."
Kiaz turned to Ethan, his luminous gaze pleading. "Ethan, your neutrino signature… it's remarkably similar to our father's. It's the only reason the tracker activated for you. You are the only one who can help us complete his mission. Please… will you?"
Ethan stared at them, bewildered. "Me? But… how is that possible?"
Ziak then pointed a device similar to the one Kiaz had used earlier at Lena. A soft hum filled the air. The twins exchanged a shocked look. "Incredible," Kiaz murmured. "Your mother… her neutrino content is also similar to our father's, but… not an exact match."
Understanding dawned in Ziak's eyes. "He must have transferred a significant portion of his neutrino energy to her… perhaps as a last hope, knowing the danger he faced."
Kiaz nodded, his gaze now fixed on Ethan. "And it appears your mother passed that on to you. Your signature… it's not just similar, Ethan. It's an exact match to our father's. It's astonishing how perfectly it aligns with your biological structure."
Ethan's mind raced, trying to process this unbelievable information. "Wait… is that… is that why I grew up so fast? My accelerated aging… was it because of this neutrino energy?"
Ziak nodded solemnly. "Yes, Ethan. That is the answer."