Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 65 Vessel of Ruin

(Monday)

It is Monday, and now Reisa and Luke are joining us as we are going to find the green stakes that are close to Casseroya Lake. Reisa says, "So the stakes are around these parts of the area?"

"I guess so." I say. "I just hope it isn't that hard to find."

While we are on our way, we also decide to capture two other Tatsugiri in the area. One is red and the other one is yellow.

Tatsugiri (Droopy Form): The Mimicry Pokemon: Dragon and Water Type. This species' differing colors and patterns are apparently the result of Tatsugiri changing itself to suit the preferences of the prey it lures in.

Tatsugiri (Stretchy Form): The Mimicry Pokemon: Dragon and Water Type. It's one of the most intelligent dragon Pokémon. It camouflages itself by inflating its throat sac.

"So when Dondozo uses Order Up, Droopy Form raises the Defense, and Stretchy form raises the Speed... that's good to know." I say.

"It sure is." Lillie says. "Now we can just find the stakes, right?"

"Of course, and we have to make sure that Team Rocket is not going to do something this time." I sigh.

The first stake is on a platform right at the meet point between West Province Area Three and Glaseado Mountain. The second stake can be found in the Top Left area of Casseroya Lake, right before the North Paldean Sea begins.

Right in the zone where Glaseado Mountain and Socarrat Trail meet, we find the third stake on one side of the mountain. In the center islet of Casseroya Lake, go to the right side and we manage to get the fourth stake.

Also on an islet on the southern side of Casseroya Lake, the fifth stake rests on a very small portion of land. Located in West Province Area Two, we easily spot the sixth stake from the Casseroya Watchtower No.1.

From the sixth stake's location, we come inside the caves and spot the seventh stake sitting on top of a stone platform. And finally, the last stake is in the top left of West Province Area Two, right before the Casseroya Lake zone begins.

After pulling out the last stake, we decide to head to the Shrine, which is located at Socarrat Trail. The green gate is hidden in a hole.

"Still no Team Rocket nearby." Nemona says.

"They come in just when we defeated Chien Pao, and I'm sure that they're going to do the same thing again." I say. "But first, we have to defeat the Treasure of Ruin first."

I touch the gate, and when the gate opens, the ground is shaking as a deer-like Pokemon with a giant vessel on top of its head walks. And every step it takes makes us unable to stand still.

"That is Ting-Lu! The Vessel of Ruin!" I say. "It is Dark and Ground Type. We have to be careful."

"Ground Type this time..." Lillie says. "If we use Flying Types, it might have some Rock Type moves to counter it. I think we just need to use those who are super effective against this Pokemon!"

Then we send out Palafin, who is already in its Hero form, Clawitzer, Goodra, Tropius, Avalugg, and Toedscruel to battle. Ting-Lu growls and all of our Pokemon's Special Attack Stat are lowered.

"Well, that is not surprising at all. Maybe the last one is going to be the Special Defense drop." Reisa says.

"I agree. Palafin! Jet Punch!" I yell as I have Palafin uses the Water Type Quick attack, and it does a lot of damage.

"Clawitzer! Aura Sphere!" Lillie yells, and the attack also hits Ting-Lu, but doesn't seem to do that much damage. Ting-Lu slams its head to the ground, creating Earthquake, only Tropius is not affected by the attack.