(T/N : Bruh I thought everyone was ignoring me, I respond to every comment, today I realized I was shadowbanned for over two months lmao)
A precisely bred Las Plagas Parasite, one that granted control without significantly altering the host's appearance, was crucial for Isaac to finally tame the winged beast. During a previous mission to retrieve Las Plagas Parasite samples and dismantle a Cult of Light stronghold, Isaac had brought back numerous samples, including Subordinate Las Plagas, Good Breed Las Plagas, and even Dominant Las Plagas sealed in amber, all safely delivered to the Ishimura. The research team, led by Wesker, had already begun studying these parasites and achieved some promising results.
Isaac had personally attempted to tame the Lionhawk Winged Beast and was incredibly close to succeeding. However, his efforts were thwarted by the intervention of an entity named "Eywa." Recalling the incident, Isaac couldn't help but curse inwardly. He had already connected the neural bundles from his braid to the Lionhawk Winged Beast's body, when, for an unknown reason, a group of reckless Banshees suddenly attacked him.
It became clear that this was Eywa's doing; this planet simply didn't want an outsider like him to become a rider. As a result, Isaac's direct taming failed. He had no choice but to use his Psionics to scramble large areas of the Lionhawk Winged Beast's brain, immobilizing it, before falling into the dense forest with the creature.
With the cover provided by the Death Squad and PDF Soldiers, he faked his own disappearance. Subsequently, under the direction of Wesker and other researchers, a Good Breed Las Plagas Parasite was implanted into the Lionhawk Winged Beast, completely subjugating its nervous system.
It's important to note that the Lionhawk Winged Beast, with the implanted Good Breed Las Plagas Parasite, did not obey Isaac directly. Instead, it responded to Krauser, who had voluntarily accepted the implantation of a Dominant Las Plagas. Krauser, through the Dominant Las Plagas within him, relayed commands to the Lionhawk Winged Beast, which allowed Isaac to temporarily become its master.
By the time the Forest Na'vi were ready to awaken Isaac's main body, which was sleeping in the link bed, Isaac appeared before them, riding the Lionhawk Winged Beast. From that moment, Isaac became a rider, revered by every Na'vi, and his standing within the Forest Clan soared.
Isaac shook his head slightly, ending his recollection. Tenuowali, who was beside him, keenly noticed this.
"Thinking about the Sky People?"
"Something like that," Isaac replied, a slight tug at the corner of his mouth.
"Hmph, those damned Sky People, they're capturing Tulkun. Holy Mother Eywa will punish them," Tenuowali said with a hint of anger. During this period, their own clan had also been subjected to attacks and harassment by the Sky People. Moreover, the Sky People's target wasn't them, but the gentle Tulkun. Several Tulkun pods had already been captured. The Ocean Clan and Tulkun were soulmates; many Ocean Clan members formed deep connections with Tulkun, engaging in soul-level communication and sharing joys and sorrows. To some extent, Tulkun were even more intelligent than humans; the emotional regions in their brains accounted for a much larger proportion.
"Tulkun—" Isaac secretly recalled this unique creature. When he had faked his disappearance earlier, he learned from Wesker about the greatest use of these unique creatures: the longevity substance in their brains. Wesker also stated directly that the order to capture Tulkun came from Marcus, and these longevity substances would be exchanged for a large amount of supplies from other forces to support their development.
"Therefore, all our clans must unite. The strength of a single clan is not enough to resist the Sky People," Isaac said.
"Do the Ocean Clans all know that I am a Dreamwalker?" Tenuowali leaned closer to Isaac and whispered.
"To be honest, opinions about you in our clan are still somewhat divided." At the same time, he looked at the other Ocean Clan members behind him.
"I know, it's because of the Sky People's demonic bloodline that this body carries." Isaac didn't care much; the Ocean Clan would ultimately have no choice but to unite with the Forest Clan.
"Regardless, at least in my opinion, since you have become a rider, it means you have gained the approval of Holy Mother Eywa." Tenuowali was considered a progressive within the Ocean Clan and was more accepting of Isaac's current Avatar body, which was mixed with human genes.
"Yes, thanks to Holy Mother Eywa's approval," Isaac said with a smile. The group quickly moved through the Home Tree and soon met the leader of the Forest Clan, Eytukan. After a public welcome for the Ocean Clan guests, the high-ranking officials from both sides sat together and began discussing their upcoming plans.
As Isaac expected, the Ocean Clan sending the progressive Tenuowali already indicated their willingness to unite. Under the witness of Holy Mother Eywa, two clans that previously had very little interaction thus united to fight against the Sky People.
In the corner of the tent, Isaac, Jill, and Carlos huddled together, quietly observing the conversation between leader Eytukan and Tenuowali. But in reality, the three of them were already thinking about how to kill or cripple Eytukan, the current leader of the Forest Clan.
"Isaac, come here." Eytukan suddenly ended his conversation with Tenuowali, and both men looked at Isaac. Isaac stood up and sat beside Eytukan. Then, Eytukan announced news that surprised even Isaac.
"Under the gaze of Holy Mother Eywa, I, Eytukan, leader of the Forest Clan, now formally announce my resignation from the position of clan leader and entrust it to the great phantom rider—Isa'c Cla'rke."
Most of the Ocean Clan envoys gasped softly, but few in the Forest Clan were surprised. Inside the tent, the most surprised were Isaac himself, as well as Jill and Carlos. However, Isaac, as the person involved, quickly reacted and immediately stood in the center of the tent. The Forest Clan priests began to paint patterns symbolizing the clan leader on him. The former leader Eytukan also placed his leader's ornaments on Isaac. Finally, amidst praises for Holy Mother Eywa, the transfer of leadership was completed.
Now, Isaac, who was both a Dreamwalker and a Phantom Rider, had officially become the leader of the Forest Clan. This also meant that the mission progress for Isaac and his two companions had significantly advanced.