Despite her introverted nature, Cara understood that she couldn't disappoint everyone.

She lifted her hands and gave her cheeks a gentle pat, trying to boost her spirits. However, her demeanor displayed an unusual seriousness, something rarely witnessed in the past.

“Very well, sir, I'll give it my all!" Cara answered in the affirmative.

The sudden burst of courage displayed by Cara was truly astonishing to those in attendance.

As Cara took her place in front of the Ancient Zither, she didn't peruse any of the musical notations.

However, once her fingers graced the strings, she embarked on performing the most intricate segment of the composition.

Remarkably, it was the very section Maria had just showcased!

Nevertheless, what Maria had rendered was the original, more intricate melody, unlike the simple version played by Cara and Clare.

The question lingered as to why Cara opted for the same section.

Given Maria's preceding performance, could Cara's simplified interpretation surpass the original?

As concern gripped the onlookers, they were suddenly captivated by the melody.

“What's this?"

"Is this...?"

“Is it a simplified rendition or the original composition?"

To the amazement of the band members, Cara's rendition possessed a distinctive allure, straying from both the simplified and original versions.

The Musicians' Association representative's astonishment grew with each passing moment, eventually giving way to an expression of sheer excitement!

Atwood, too, was taken aback!

Initially, he had a hunch that Cara possessed the potential to step into Clare's shoes, but he never anticipated just how remarkable she would prove to be.

Meanwhile, Maria wore a satisfied smile.

She found herself content with Cara's talent and her exceptional grasp of the melody.

One song ended.

Cara dabbed her forehead to wipe away the sweat, suddenly aware of the watchful gazes upon her. She rose from her seat, her demeanor shy and unassuming.

"I... That's all," she murmured timidly.

The representative exclaimed, “Cara! Why did this version sound somewhat akin to the original?"