"Uh..." Lily laughed awkwardly, unsure how to answer the sudden question.
"Did you sneak in?" Hearing the girl's words, a flash of panic crossed Lily's eyes.
Maya immediately noticed Lily's anxiety. So it's true, she thought.
"Don't worry, I won't report you to the Guards. You're not the first curious person to wander in; everyone wants to know what it's like. Honestly, this is it. As long as you don't disturb anyone, you can read the books here anytime."
Lily sighed in relief and whispered, "Thank you. The reason I came to look around was just to see if I would fit in here."
Sensing some annoyed glances due to their conversation, the girl with the glasses pulled Lily outside. She led Lily to the circular garden in the middle of the building, where they sat down on a bench.
"My name is Maya," the girl said, introducing herself. "I'm from Tianshui Island. What's your name?"
"My name is Lily. I used to live on Coral Island, but now I live on Hope Island."
