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.

are these two

delay. We 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 zither next to Hattie

companions noticed Violeta

Violeta

even

not something

achieved level ten in zither. She'll outperform Violeta

does Violeta keep showing

music to

you will perform it. I will evaluate your performance, and the participant with the highest total score will win. Oh, and just so you know, failing to perform

quickly scanned through the music score. It contained a variety of songs, ranging from well-known

through the score, memories of her

forgotten

on, but these memories were etched deep in

took more time than Hattie to review the

her Hattie

minute? If you can't play, just say it. Staring at it for so long won't

she wasn't as skilled as Violeta. She acknowledged

playing the zither, she

confident she would never

softly shut the music score and passed it to

"I'm ready."

"Great."

the traditional

too harsh. At that moment, she felt as

ordinary attire,

in, "Yes, intentionally standing out,

remarked, "Don't assume that dressing in traditional attire guarantees high

with an

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individuals are akin to the vinegar-soaked cabbage from an ancient jaro intensely sour."

begin. Hattie has already scored eight points earlier. Violeta,