Lily and I woke up early, buzzing with excitement about our new plan. As we made our way to the kitchens, we whispered quietly to each other.
"So, how exactly are we going to find out more about the outside world?" Lily asked, her eyes darting around to make sure no one was listening.
I grinned. "Well, I've been thinking. You know how supplies come in from the villages every week? Maybe we could volunteer to help with the unloading. That way, we could talk to the traders and farmers directly."
Lily's eyes lit up. "That's brilliant, Rebecca! But how do we convince Gus to let us do it?"
"Leave that to me," I winked.
As we entered the kitchen, the usual chaos of breakfast preparation was in full swing. Gus was red-faced and shouting orders left and right. I took a deep breath and approac
