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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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

companions noticed Violeta and began

Violeta show

she even

genuine skill, not something she

has achieved level ten in

does Violeta keep showing

music to Violeta to

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 result

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

through the score, memories of her zither practice flooded

forgotten now came

thought she had moved on, but these memories were etched deep in her heart. How could she forget

took more time than Hattie to review

Hattie

to cram at the last minute? If you can't play, just say it. Staring at it for so long won't change

guessing, Hattie admitted that she wasn't as skilled as Violeta.

came to playing the zither, she had been

she would never

the music score

"I'm ready."

"Great."

on the traditional outfit that Violeta was

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

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

"Yes, intentionally standing out,

high points. A golden-rimmed chamber pot is

responded with

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are akin to the vinegar-soaked cabbage from an ancient jaro

scored eight points earlier. Violeta, give it your utmost