Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 244 The Riddle Game

The owner approached holding a large bundle of riddles. "Is everyone prepared? I'll begin now.

"In a bit, I will recite a riddle, and everyone should write their answers on paper. The first student to submit the correct answer will receive five points, the second will earn three points, and the third will get one point. Those who respond incorrectly will be eliminated, losing their previous correct answers, and will receive souvenirs based on the rules.

"For every five correct answers, you can earn a rabbit keychain.

"The student with the most points overall will be reported to your school and awarded extra credit. Do you all understand the game's rules?"

"Yes, we understand."

"Alright, let's start the game!"

The owner randomly opened the book and read out a riddle loudly.

"It resides in a curving path, with both the front and back doors open, fearless of lions and wolves, but only scared of a small tiger. What animal is it?"

...

Violeta pondered for a moment, swiftly jotted down the answer on paper, folded it, and submitted it.

Sitting at the far end, Hattie frowned when she heard the question. Then, she raised her hand to her ear, pressing lightly before lowering her head, making it difficult for anyone to discern the subtle gesture she made.

After a short time, Hattie also wrote down her answer and turned it in.

After reviewing the answers, the owner announced, "The first student to get it right is Violeta White, the second is Hattie Ridge, and the third is Brady Singh ..."

Kaylee was the fifth person to get the correct answer.

Even though she didn't earn extra points, solving one question correctly was still an achievement.

participants answered correctly, with only one person being eliminated for getting the first question

correct answer is a mouse. Congratulations to the nine students

owner started the second

more you take, the more you

the question from a pamphlet she had read earlier, and swiftly

Hattie also swiftly wrote down her

handed in

returned to their seats, Hattie

Violeta, deliberately provoking, "I've already

composed and also smirked, retorting, "If you're winning, then how could I be losing? Three points plus three points-since when does that

Hattie squinted angrily, "You!"

"Both of you, return to your seats after handing over

and walked

settled into the

side, and then a brilliant

jotted down

person

all nine individuals turned in their notes, and one person was

answer is footsteps. Eight people

five points, Hattie Ridge earns three

cliff, falls into people's homes. Water cools the

penned

response closely followed

They submitted their notes

ver

paused briefly before collecting them. Upon opening and reviewing

answer "grindstone" was correctly

contrast, Hattie's handwriting was

rushing. The word "grindstone"axias