Phoenix Rising: From Heartache to Heroism

Chapter 255 Crab Feast

The leader had to tally the numbers and arrange enough boats to accommodate everyone. They had to hand in the list before ten at night.

After supper, Violeta took the roster and went from door to door, canvassing each household about their interest in tomorrow's boating venture and needing a headcount by ten o'clock for the boat arrangements.

Few were keen, while most were apathetic.

Reasons varied; some cited exhaustion from the day's walking, craving rest, while others professed fear of the water....

The student council's mandate was clear and set by the school.

If their group couldn't muster enough for a boat, it spoke volumes about the leader's rapport. That meant no one was willing to pitch in.

"Our legs are knackered from all the walking today. We haven't an ounce of strength left for rowing."

"Yeah, there's no gain for us in boating. What if the boat capsizes? Accidents could happen."

"I'm still not going. Water terrifies me."

"I'm not going either. I just want to get some shut-eye."

More excuses were thrown about when asked if they wanted to go.

After inquiries, only four, including Violeta and Kaylee, agreed to participate.

Clearly, this was an anomaly. It seemed certain parties were undermining Violeta, the leader.

Those opting out of the group boating demanded Violeta refund their share of the class fees so they could buy their own food.

expected Violeta to plead with them to join, but instead, she promptly handed over their funds

quarters, she prepared for

"Violeta, what should we

get some sleep. If

she wouldn't

felt the outing

the

That place...

It promised significant rewards!

The next morning came.

anticipated, only Violeta, Kaylee, and another couple turned

a low profile in class,

boat could accommodate ten

their group had only four participants,

positioned herself at the bow, taking charge

dispatched two lads from the student council as reinforcements

undermanned, it lessened their plight

Skyward ahead, where locals awaited their

of a crab feast, everyone's excitement soared. Lake Skyward

of Lake Skyward's fame for Hoiten crabs. Clearly,

delight. "Bet the guys who skipped out are going to beat themselves

commenced, Nolan, clad in a life jacket, joined Violeta's boat to

set off on their

boat, comprising herself, Kaylee, and the two

smaller group facilitated swifter manoeuvres. Consequently, despite