Ash's Paldea Story

Chapter 73 Director Clavell's Request

That night, the six of us are heading to the Courtyard where Cassiopeia is waiting, and just before we're getting there, we find Clive standing in front of the school gate waiting for us.

"'Sup, guys." Clive says.

"Clive?" I ask, since we're in a public area, and I'm sure there are still a few students around. He probably doesn't want to reveal his true identity to us.

"Yup! That's my name. Actually... no. It's time for me to bring this little performance to an end. Allow me to reveal my true identity!" Then Clive takes off his wig and his jacket, revealing himself as Director Clavell we knew.

"I do apologize for deceiving you with my disguise. In truth, the boy you knew as Clive was none other than the director of Narauva University... Mr. Clavell!"

"Yeah, we already know that." Lillie sighs, as we all nod.

"I thought my disguise was perfect, but then again, you guys are also sharp." Clavell says. "Regardless, there is still one more astonishing truth I must reveal to you. The true identity of Cassiopeia, the big boss of Team Star... was ME all along!"

Now, this causes the six of us to get surprised, Director Clavell is the boss of Team Star? This is not true, right? But if he's not Cassiopeia, why would he lie about it?

"Honest to goodness! When you heard Cassiopeia over the phone, that was actually a prerecorded voice." Clavell says.

No, that is definitely not a recorded voice, and it is also a good thing that not every one of us is buying this lie.

"I pulled it off using, er... you know, one of those... high-tech gizmos! Oh yes, it was very clever!" Director Clavell says.

Just great, that just gives away that he is not Cassiopeia. He is making everything up, but the only question in our minds is why.

"So Master Ash and Miss Lillie! Now you know I'm the big boss! That means there is just one thing left to do! Face me in one final showdown to decide it all!"

Then he sends out Oranguru in front of the schoolyard. Nemona says, "Is it really it? I mean... Director Clavell really is Cassiopeia?"

"Of course, I'm not believing this whole thing. But one thing is for sure, we're going to battle the director right here right now." I say. "Lillie, Cassiopeia's battle goes to you, I'll battle Director Clavell here."

"Me?" Lillie is surprised as I give her the role, and I send out Kingambit, ready to battle the director.

"I am Cassiopeia of Team Star! With this battle, I will finally bring Operation Starfall to an end!" Director Clavell says. "Let's set up with Reflect!"

Oranguru goes for the shield to lower the damage of Physical Attacks, and I yell, "Kingambit! Kowtow Cleave!"

I have Kingambit slash at the Oranguru, dealing some damage to it. But Oranguru uses Yawn, causing Kingambit to get sleepy.

"Kingambit! Night Slash!" I have the Pokemon slash at the Pokemon, and knock the Pokemon out in the end. But Kingambit also falls asleep, much to our dismay.

The next Pokemon for Director Clavell is Houndoom, and it keeps using Thunder Fang and Fire Blast while Kingambit is sleeping, defeating the Pokemon in the end.

"Dachsbun! I need your help!" Sending out the Pokemon is quite risky, but I'm betting it because of its ability Well-Baked Body. Houndoom uses Sludge Bomb, and it deals a lot of damage to Dachsbun, but Dachsbun goes for the Play Rough, dealing a lot of damage, and then it goes for Mud Shot, defeating Houndoom in the end.