The Burned Tower, also known as the Bell Tower, stood in northern Ecruteak City, echoing the other Bell Tower in the distance.
"According to legend, the Burned Tower was originally a place for communicating with the legendary Pokémon Ho-Oh.
"But a fire a hundred and fifty years ago burned it to the ground, leaving only the basement and the ruins on this floor." Walking across the scorched yellow floor, Morty quietly recounted its history.
"They say Ho-Oh left the Burned Tower in anger because of human greed and infighting. Is that true?" Bill asked curiously.
"Yes. Everything was recorded in this mural." Morty pointed to the enormous painted wall before them.
Only this wall had been preserved intact, because ancient people had rebuilt it after the Burned Tower was destroyed, to record and preserve this piece of history.
Looking at the ancient writing on the wall, Gary frowned. "Who translated this ancient text?"
Eusine turned back in confusion. "Morty and I compiled it together after consulting ancient books. Why?"
Gary said seriously, "I think you might have gotten one crucial point wrong."
Pointing at an image in the mural of something flying toward the ocean, then at the beginning of the ancient text, Young Master Mao spoke solemnly.
"Here. This name isn't Ho-Oh. It's... Lugia!"
"What?" All three were startled!
"Wasn't this supposed to be where Ho-Oh lived, and where it later resurrected three Pokémon in the fire?" Morty exclaimed.
"Exactly! Raikou, Entei, and Suicune, the three Legendary Beasts who serve Ho-Oh, were originally born here!" Eusine said firmly.
Gary shook his head, pointed to the ancient writing on the wall, and slowly began explaining. "The writing here is Ancient Sinnoh script, otherwise known as Hisui Script. It's the same writing found in the Ruins of Alph.
"The Ruins of