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."

...

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.

two people here

two of you play together?" Violeta set down the Dawn beside

companions noticed

Violeta

she even play any

not something

level ten in zither.

does Violeta keep showing

music to

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

a variety

the score, memories

had nearly forgotten now came vividly

but these memories were

than Hattie to

Hattie

play, just

admitted that she wasn't as

the zither,

would never

softly shut the music score and

"I'm ready."

"Great."

Zelena's eyes fixated on the traditional outfit that Violeta

the sunlight was too harsh. At that moment, she felt as though she saw a glimpse of

feeling jealous, remarked sarcastically, "We're all in ordinary attire, only

intentionally standing out, that's

assume that dressing in traditional attire guarantees high points. A golden-rimmed

with

2

to the vinegar-soaked cabbage from an ancient jaro intensely

challenge begin. Hattie has already scored eight points earlier. Violeta, give it your