Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 61 Ruchbah Squad Raid Part 1

To our surprise, the most northern place of the Paldea Region isn't actually covered in snow, and there is a lot of Fairy and Grass Type Pokemon in the area. But all we can know is that the whole area belongs to the Team Star Fairy Crew.

Lillie, Drandon, Nemona, and I are the ones at the base, as this is actually Nemona and Drandon's first time clearing the Team Star Base with us.

"So how did you do this Team Star raid battle?" Nemona asks.

"First, we have to meet up with Director Clavell, and we will also wait for Cassiopeia's call." I say.

And speaking of the devil, Director Clavell, who is disguised as Clive, is now standing in front of us. Nemona and Drandon can only open their mouth with shock.

"Ash and Lillie... I see that even Nemona and Drandon are here. Operation Starfall is going well, wouldn't you say? Only two bosses left now. This whole experience has been eye-opening, to say the least. I'm glad I could take part."

"Yeah...Clive." I was reluctant to say the name because the director keeps asking us to keep a secret.

"Clive?" Drandon asks.

"That's his name, for now." Lillie replies. "Don't ask."

"But I'm curious, Ash and Lillie... What do you think of Cassiopeia?" Clive asks.

"That's a good question. She is mysterious, but she doesn't seem to be bad in some way." I say.

"Is that so... Personally, I don't think Cassiopeia feels any hate or resentment toward Team Star. No, there must be some other reason behind Operation Starfall... But what could it be?"

"I don't know..." Lillie says.

"Well. I'd best get back to keeping watch. Call for me if you decide to take on the base, OK?" Clive asks.

"Sure." I say as Clive leaves for a while.

Drandon says, "I must say that Director Clavell has a weird disguise."

"I agree..." Nemona says. "I wonder why he would be like that..."

"Anyway, we should get to the base now." I say.

Just as we step forward, we see a man talking to a Team Star Grunt, Nemona seems to be gasping in shock at the sight of the man.

"I will return later when it is time for the young master's piano lesson." The man says to the Team Star Grunt. "Until then, please give him my regards."

"Y-yes, Mr. Harrington!" The grunt says.

"Mr. Harrington? Is that really you?" Nemona asks in surprise.

The man and the grunt notice us and Harrington says, "I remember you're Nemona, the School Council President. It is quite surprising to see you here. And who might you three be? Friends of the young master, perhaps?"

"Young Master?" I ask. "Do you mean the boss of this place?"

"Ah. I see...Since you seem unaware, I must inform you that this is the base of Team Star's Fairy crew - the Ruchbah Squad led by young Master Ortega."

"Ortega?" Lillie and I gasp in shock, and I seem to have some memories from the past.

(Flashback)

"Hey, Ash! Check this out!" I turn to see a boy two years older than me showing two cars, one is a Red one, and the other one is pink. "I made this car all by myself."

"For real? That's amazing!" I say. "Does that mean we can play it together? Ortega?"

"Of course. Let's see whose car can reach the tree over there." Ortega says to me.