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

Chapter 73

After picking up the mysterious clue left on the floor, we decide to open it and take a look. Elena observes, "Some of the words aren't readable... I'm not sure what they mean..."

I step in, taking a closer look at the letter. "Let me see; I think I can read it." Elena nods, passing the letter to me. As I examine the picture and the words, I sigh, "Oh, a mysterious large hole that connects our world to another. This phenomenon was originally discovered by Professor Mohn. The hole connects to worlds where Ultra Beasts live. Some beasts are different from the Pokémon that we are familiar with."

Alice sighs in resignation, "Here we go again... Ultra Beasts..."

Elena observes, "Look at the place, I think it is the Max Lair."

I agree, "You're right. Let's go there and see."

Upon arriving at the Max Lair, we come across Peony and Peonia. Peony greets us with enthusiasm, "Hey there, Chief! Thanks for stoppin' by! I'm finally gettin' a little quality family time with my darlin' Nia."

Peonia, however, remains unresponsive, offering only a grunt. Elena decides to inquire, "Uncle, we found this in the house, do you know about this?"

Peony, appearing puzzled, takes a look at the clue. "Hmm? Did I drop something at base camp? Is that really mine? I don't recall ever writin' it... Hmm? Hang on—isn't that the Max Lair there in that clue?"

Just then, we witness a multitude of trainers rushing out from the Max Lair, causing everyone to be perplexed.

"What happened?" inquires the scientist standing at the gate.

One of the trainers yells, "Creatures! A horde of creatures appeared inside the Max Lair! And we don't know if they're Pokémon!"

The scientist mutters in bewilderment, "What? Has something caused alien beings to appear? And is this somehow connected to that Ultra Wormhole that opened up briefly in the sky?"

As we absorb the scientist's words, Peony chimes in with excitement, "Well, sounds like some new, crazy thing's afoot! And you know what that means, Chief! Bet you a new expedition's approaching! And I know just what to call this one!"

They Came from the Ultra Beyond!

Peonia, clearly exasperated, tells her father, "Dad... you are embarrassing us..." Elena adds with a smile, "We are used to it, Peonia."

Peony just laughs it off, saying, "Ha! How d'you like that one, Chief? Anyway, for now, there's your goal: catch the Pokémon—or whatever—in the photo on that odd clue! Now get pumped for some more adventurin'!"

After that, I speak up, "So there are Ultra Beasts inside this place... we need to stop them before they wreak havoc."

Alice agrees firmly, "I agree. We are going to stop them no matter what."

Since there's no one else doing Dynamax Adventures, we have the entire Max Lair to ourselves. We decide to reach out to Lillie and Gladion, asking them to join us to deal with the Ultra Beasts. The Aether Family is shocked to learn that the Ultra Beasts have infiltrated the Max Lair, but they provide us with Beast Balls to aid in capturing them.

After tossing numerous Beast Balls and successfully calming the Ultra Beasts, we come face to face with the mastermind behind the incursion: a Necrozma from another Ultra Dimension. It turns out that he's here with a grudge against Arceus. Our only option is to battle him and use the technology provided by the Ultra Recon Squad to force him back into the Ultra Wormholes.

Gladion asks, "So that's all of them?"

I nod, replying, "I guess so. Thanks, Lillie, Gladion. You two really helped us a lot."