After finally feeding Snorlax, the Energy Blocks originally belonging to Sharpedo and the others on Natsuhiko's body were almost depleted.
Originally, Snorlax didn't eat this much, but since it hadn't eaten for a long time and didn't have to worry about stomach problems, it just ate and drank excessively.
After eating, it fell asleep again.
It didn't care at all about having been captured.
To it, as long as it could eat and sleep well, it had no other thoughts. It's considered a simple-minded Pokémon, reflecting the lifestyle of Snorlaxes.
Seeing the steady breathing, skin color regaining a bit of sheen, lying on the ground carefree, sound asleep, Natsuhiko let out a long sigh of relief.
Finally, it's fed enough.
Snorlax's recovery ability is indeed strong; without undergoing any special treatment, its long-depleted body just began to slowly recover after eating a pile of Energy Blocks.
Although it hadn't recovered to its best state and appearance, at least it was much better than when it looked like it might sleep into oblivion at any moment.
Natsuhiko touched its belly, feeling its fluffy fur, the texture was quite nice.
Once it's fully recovered, it should be even better.
Thinking about many Trainers who own Snorlaxes, they use Snorlaxes as beds while camping in the wild, not only are they soft and comfortable, but they can also prevent attacks from wild Pokémon.
Natsuhiko joked to Togetic: "Look, Togetic, I've prepared a bed for you."
Hearing this.
Togetic widened its eyes, looking incredulously at Natsuhiko.
"Togetic?"
'Spent so many Energy Blocks just for a bed?'
"Hahaha—" Natsuhiko couldn't help but laugh.
His mood seemed quite good.
Of course, it wasn't just for a bed, Snorlax's strength is key.
It might achieve Elite Candidate Level strength once fully recovered. For him, it's a card for ensuring his safety.
Next, he'll continue toward the Divine Hall of Snow Peak, perhaps facing Hunter Guild head-on. Snorlax appeared at just the right time.
Even though right now it seems Natsuhiko might not be able to command Snorlax, it doesn't matter; with its sturdy frame, superior defense power, and endurance, even throwing it out as a meat shield is sufficient.
Snorlax is a General Type Pokémon, evolving from Munchlax, but requires an affinity of 220 points with the Trainer to evolve.
This is quite similar to Togetic.
Snorlax is most outstanding in endurance, with a species value of 160 points, only four Pokémon have a higher endurance species value than Snorlax.
Special Defense is also excellent, paired with various recovery techniques and few attribute suppressions, among same-level Pokémon, it's an undeniable ace meat shield.
Thoughts about Snorlax's traits and various strategies flashed through Natsuhiko's mind.
The more he thought, the higher the curve of his smile.
"But first, I need to restore its body and strength and consider how to nurture it next."
He shook his head, there are many benefits, but there are also many considerations.
He took out a Pokeball, preparing to take in Snorlax.
"Yongji."
At this moment, a sound came from Yujira, who had unknowingly run to the corner of the cave.
Hearing Yujira's call, Natsuhiko collected Snorlax and immediately went over to its side.
"Yongji."
Noticing Natsuhiko arrived, Yujira pointed at the dim rock wall.
"Hmm?"
With Yujira's reminder, Natsuhiko also noticed that this rock wall was distinctly different from the surrounding ones, most notably, it didn't have markings from Snorlax's gnawing.
It was like a square carved out on the wall, with each side about two meters long.
On it, there were thumb-sized stones protruding, seemingly arranged in an unknown order.
"What is this?"
Natsuhiko lightly touched the thumb-sized stones, feeling a bit of chill, he found that the stones could actually move.
Stones not eaten by Snorlax, square stones that can move, they all hint at some hidden secret.
However, looking at the number of stones above, it's clearly not a simple puzzle to solve.
The greatest possibility is a ruin.
Natsuhiko remembers that Suiyi Town has a Casual Ruins, involving the mysteries of Unown, Dialga, and Palkia.
After trying for a while, Natsuhiko chose to give up.
"Forget it, let's come back next time we have a chance, Yujira leave a teleport point," Natsuhiko gave up.
"Yongji."
Yujira nodded.
"Then let's make do here for the night..."
Before he finished speaking, Togetic's voice sounded again.
"Togetic!"
It pointed at another rock wall, its little eyes squinted.
'There it is, there it is! That guy from earlier!'
Who?
Sableye!
Only now did Natsuhiko suddenly realize, due to Snorlax's presence, preoccupied with capturing Snorlax, he had been busy trying to communicate with Snorlax and feeding it Energy Blocks that he almost forgot his reason for coming here.
Where was Sableye?!
This place evidently didn't resemble somewhere with another exit.
"Unless..."
Natsuhiko walked toward the direction pointed by Togetic, a very small crack was right on the rock wall.
He felt a bit odd.
"Beedrill."
Natsuhiko called out, signaling Beedrill to attack here.
Bam!
With the disoriented rocks falling like blocks of tofu, a dark tunnel appeared in his sight.
"Indeed."
Looking at the tunnel where several Wormadam in the sandy cloak form hung above, Natsuhiko didn't know how to describe his current emotions, or rather how to explain Snorlax's feelings.
Turns out.
This large cave actually has two entrances, but they were blocked by two groups of Wormadams.
Perhaps this cave was originally the residence of Wormadams, but due to Snorlax's sudden intrusion, they had to "cede" the cave to Snorlax and retreated into the tunnels on both sides, building two walls to block Snorlax inside.
Snorlax was really unlucky, who would've thought that after so much trouble, it didn't find the fragile rock walls built by the two groups of Wormadams.
Otherwise, it wouldn't have been starved like this.
Seeing the Wormadams inside the tunnel, curled up in the corner, watching Natsuhiko with vigilance and anxiety.
They might still believe Snorlax had arrived, trembling with fear.
Natsuhiko squinted his eyes, showing a "gentle" smile, and approached them with several Pokémon.
...
...
Half an hour later.
Arriving at another tunnel exit, Natsuhiko looked ahead at the outline revealed in the dense fog, a complex expression showing in his gaze.
He seemed to understand why Sableye appeared in that forest before.
"Lost Tower."
Just as Divine Departure Mountain in the Hoenn Region serves as a burial site for departed Pokémon, the Sinnoh Region has a place designated for the burial of passed Pokémon, which is the ancient and towering structure Natsuhiko now faced, Lost Tower.
"Seeing the Lost Tower means we're close to Suiyi Town."
The north of Lost Tower should be Suiyi Town.
He was not planning to enter the Lost Tower, as it was surely filled with many Ghost Type Pokémon.
Now it was late, and the Pokémon all needed rest, especially Snorlax, who required professional equipment for treatment.
In Suiyi Town, there should be a Poke Center.
As Natsuhiko led the Pokémon without looking back toward Suiyi Town, a pair of eyes watched their departure from a window on one level of the tower.