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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participant joining the challenge now. How about the two of you play together?" Violeta set down the Dawn beside

noticed

did Violeta show

she even play any

not something she

level ten in zither. She'll outperform

keep showing up

the sheet music to

are simple. I will select one song 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 you know, failing to perform the selected piece will

through the music score. It contained a variety of songs, ranging from

through the score, memories of her zither

she had nearly forgotten now

were etched deep in

than Hattie to review

Hattie

can't play, just say it. Staring at it for so long

that she

came to playing the zither, she had been studying

confident she would

the music score and passed it to

"I'm ready."

"Great."

to them, Zelena's eyes fixated on the

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

feeling jealous, remarked sarcastically, "We're all in ordinary attire, only they've chosen to dress

intentionally standing out,

high points.

responded with an

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akin to the vinegar-soaked cabbage from an ancient

"Let the challenge begin. Hattie has already scored eight points earlier. Violeta, give