One piece: Rise of a Transferred Nation

Chapter 23: Unforseen Incident Pt.1

Rhagion (Küçükçekmece in real time) District, Istanbul.

At the break of dawn, the Marmara Sea whispered its timeless tales to the Rhagion District. Here, where the sea met the land, where history intertwined with the present, Omer began his day as the sun painted the horizon in soft hues of gold and pink.

The bakery, a quaint family business nestled by the coast, awaited its daily hustle. Omer, inheritor of both tradition and ambition, stirred from his slumber, clad in the attire of a baker. His father, a resilient soul tethered to the oven's warmth, despite being 78, he continuously steadfastly refused the allure of retirement, a principle etched deep into their familial code.

Yet, the winds of change blew unforgivingly. The once familiar rhythms of the bakery had faltered. Bread prices soared after the transference, a relentless climb that drove away patrons, casting a shadow over their once-thriving business. The Family considers their relocation to the New Region loomed, an unfamiliar territory dubbed the New Frontier by the Kingdom.

"Omer! Breakfast is ready," called out his father, a somber undertone tainting his voice. Omer got down to have breakfast in their humble house.

Seated together, they partook in a traditional Turkish Breakfast adorned with Aegean flavors. The table adorned with eggs adorned in Ottoman spices, an array of cheeses, Turkish sausages, and the comforting fragrance of Aegean Tea enveloping the room.

Omer, observing his father's furrowed brow, sensed the weight of unspoken worries. "Father, what's troubling you?"

"Let us eat first," his father replied, his silence speaking volumes as he savored each morsel.

At times, Omar could only sit back and smile, his heart swelling with warmth at the mere thought of sharing daily meals with his parents. The idea of seeing them burdened with sorrow pained him deeply. To alleviate their worries, he poured his efforts into achieving success, leading him to pursue studies at a prestigious college in Germany. However, his devotion to making his parents proud never wavered.

Returning to the Aegean Kingdom during vacation time was his chance to cherish moments with his beloved parents. Yet, fate had a different plan; a plan that transcended their known reality. The entire kingdom, in an unexpected turn of events, found itself inexplicably transported to another world.

After their breakfast, Omer proceeded to help with the dishes with his mother, while his father sat in their living room drinking a cup of tea. Omer looking at his father who had a face of sorrow then asked."Mother, why is Father.. Sad?"

The Mother looked at her son and said."The Aegean Government, despite them lowering taxes are approaching falling businesses with an offer to relocate to the new town of Lykrakia, they are willing to pay 55 Thousand Drachmas to each approving Business. But the problem is that your father expects the prices of bread to increase even more, and our Customers are decreasing by time. He wants to move so that we can be stable till we open another shop, yet he doesn't want to leave this place behind."

"I will speak to him Ma, don't worry." Said Omer with a weak smile.

Omer dried his hands and walked into the living room, where his father sat gazing out the window, lost in thoughts as the morning sunlight streamed in, casting a gentle glow on his weathered face.

"Father," Omer began softly, taking a seat beside him, "I know this decision weighs heavily on your heart. The bakery... it's more than just a business to us, isn't it?"

His father turned to him, a mixture of determination and concern in his eyes. "Omer, my son, this bakery has been our family's legacy for generations. It's not just about the bread we bake; it's about the stories, the memories, the connections we've forged with this community."