Chapter 1563

It was a call from Lilith. Avery immediately picked it up. Lilith's excited voice rang out. "Avery, I got second in the preliminary round! I got second!" Avery's heart was beating with excitement. "You're amazing! I knew you could do it!" "Woo! I'm so happy! My initial target was just to be in the top ten to be able to enter the semifinals. I thought that if I got that I'll be happy enough! I never expected to come in second for the preliminary round! My marks were only slightly lower than the first place!" "Lilith, you're amazing! If Elliot hears about this, he would surely be happy for you." "I also hope that he will be impressed with me! I will work hard for the remainder of the competition!" At that, Ben's voice suddenly came through. "Are you talking with Avery?" "Who else? Why are you asking the obvious?" "Go back and talk! I've already booked the flight tickets back to Aryadelle. Let's go home!" Ben said. The fireworks lit up the night skies with bright colors. Avery