When Avery returned to Rosemont City, the celebration of Advent Sunday was almost over. She had really wanted to come back before Advent Sunday—to celebrate Josie's fifth birthday and spend the holiday with her entire family. But there was nothing she could do.
The ruin discovered this time covered a vast area and lay at the bottom of the sea, making research exceptionally challenging. Cracking the prehistoric traps was even more difficult. On top of that, other organizations had insisted on joining after arriving, causing constant disputes along the way. This delayed the research even further.
By the time the expedition ended, everyone was exhausted, left in a terrible state. Avery herself took a few days to rest before barely regaining her energy. She returned on a private jet, unsure of her exact arrival time—only that she'd reach home sometime in the afternoon or evening of the 3rd.
