Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 251 Being the Spotlight

Violeta checked the clock and saw it was just half past ten.

They needed to assemble at the lodging by twelve, still ninety minutes away.

"Okay, I'll give it a shot!"

The owner, Darwin, was extremely pleased.

The photographer's voice echoed faintly, "Darwin, what did you just curse me for?"

Darwin turned and scowled at him, "Why did you take Dawn without my consent? What if it gets damaged?"

The photographer replied, "I noticed the finest zither on the wall, so I borrowed it."

Darwin retorted, "Haha, you certainly have good taste, always choosing the best!"

Violeta and Kaylee strolled over from the pond, carrying the zither carefully.

Upon seeing them, the two didn't argue anymore.

"Let's go! You can now participate in the zither challenge. Oh, by the way, there's another participant. The two of you can go together." "Alright."

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The group reached the zither shop.

A lengthy queue still awaited them at the entrance, and at that instant, Nolan and his companions also arrived at the zither shop.

Hattie was seated in front of the zither, already growing impatient.

Upon finally spotting the owner, she eagerly exclaimed, "Let's begin, I'm short on time!"

Upon uttering those words, she noticed Violeta and Kaylee behind the owner. Her expression immediately soured.

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have another participant joining the challenge now. How about the two of you play together?" Violeta set down the Dawn beside her and seated herself behind the

and her companions noticed

did Violeta show

she even

not something she

level ten in zither. She'll outperform Violeta

does Violeta keep

handed the sheet music to Violeta to

one song from the score, and you will perform it. I will evaluate your performance,

It contained a variety of

through the score, memories of her zither

had nearly forgotten now

these memories were etched deep in her

time than Hattie to

Hattie sneered,

play, just say

guessing, Hattie admitted that she wasn't as

came to playing the zither, she had been

would never lose to

softly shut the music score and passed it to

"I'm ready."

"Great."

to them, Zelena's eyes fixated on the traditional outfit that

harsh. At that moment, she felt as though she saw a glimpse of Violeta from

"We're all in ordinary attire, only they've chosen to dress uniquely,

chimed in, "Yes, intentionally standing out, that's

remarked, "Don't assume that dressing in traditional attire guarantees high points. A golden-rimmed chamber pot is still a

responded with an

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akin to the vinegar-soaked cabbage

"Let the challenge begin. Hattie has already scored eight points