1. Ash's Story (Part 10: Galar)

Chapter 70

Back at the base, Elena decides to open the second Legendary Clue, and I ask, "So what does it say?"

"It's been split into four parts," Elena explains. "I'll read the first one."

She takes a deep breath and begins, "Near where green meets snow in the Giant's Bed lies a temple where the giant of steel sleeps. On the temple's door are strange words: 'Let... ... out... ... ...note... ...wak... ... ...iant ... ...eel.' The door remains firmly shut."

"The temple where the Giant of Steel sleeps... that must be Registeel. There's no doubt about it," I confirm.

"But we already have Regirock, Regice, and Registeel from our time in the Hoenn Region. I don't think there's a need to capture them again," Alice suggests.

"You're absolutely right. Let's just visit the ruins and then leave without disturbing their slumber," I agree.

We make our way swiftly to the Giant's Bed, but just as we arrive, we receive a call from Peony.

"Uncle? What's going on?" Elena inquires.

"Oi oi! It's me, Peony! How're things, Chief?" Peony's voice crackles over the call.

"Well, we've found a temple that may hold the information about the second clue you gave us," Elena responds.

"What's that? You've found someplace ruiny lookin'?! That's gotta be one of those places! Y'know, where the legendary giants are s'posed to be! D'you see a door with mysterious writin' on it? I hear no one's ever been able to get it open! If all that's true, I think I'd call this particular adventure..." Peony's voice trails off with anticipation.

The Terrible Titans... Lurking Locked Away!

We find ourselves face-palming as Peony continues with his penchant for creating dramatic titles. Peony eventually says, "Ha! Well? How's that grab you? Right then, Chief! I eagerly leave the rest of this research in your hands! Talk to you later!"

Once he ends the call, Elena suggests, "Well, let's attempt to enter the temple so we can encounter Registeel."

"Yeah," I agree. As we approach the temple, we notice the enigmatic writing on the door, which I recognize as Braille. I request, "Elena, can you hand me the clue?"

Elena nods and passes me the clue. I begin examining it and say, "Based on the writing, it appears to be a language. I'll give reading it a shot."

"Right, I almost forgot you can read Braille," Alice acknowledges. After some time, I finish reading and convey, "I believe it says, 'Let ring out the piercing note that will wake the giant of steel.'"

"Piercing note? Like what?" Alice inquires in confusion. Elena decides to whistle at the door, much to our surprise, and it actually opens. We all exchange incredulous glances.

"What? It worked," Elena remarks as we enter the temple. Inside, we spot some panels on the ground, but we decide to ignore them, fearing they might awaken Registeel.

"Near where green meets snow in the Giant's Bed lies a temple where the giant of steel sleeps. On the temple's door are strange words: 'Let ring out the piercing note that will wake the giant of steel.' When I whistled before the door, it opened—and we found Registeel," Elena records in the report before we leave the temple to continue our search for the second one.

The second location is situated on the western side of the Giant's Bed, and I remark, "Judging by the color, it must be Regirock this time."

Alice asks, "So what does the clue say?"

Elena reads aloud, "Far, far into the Giant's Bed lies a temple where the giant of stone sleeps. On the temple's door are strange words: 'Let the... ... ...mon h... ... ...chang... ... ...one.' The door remains firmly shut."