Odyssey : Tale of Two Friends

Chapter 2 - The Berth's Kitchen

[This chapter takes place 2 weeks after the incident at the island]

It's been 2 weeks since they fought on that island and after resolving things there, Edmond & Benjamin decided to travel together. The ship was too big for two people to travel across the seas, during their travel, both Edmond & Benjamin shared many things with each other, Benjamin shared his voyage experience and adventures he had with his friends, Edmond thought, Ben must had really cool set of friends, and since he is very old, he thought Ben must have really had a great adventure. Edmond suddenly saw something in the sky, he took his telescope from the pocket and saw smoke coming out from the direction they are heading, he then alerted Ben about that, Ben then came to the ship's edge, took his telescope and saw the smoke and had a smirk on his lips unknowingly.

"It's nothing to worry Edmond, it's The Berth's kitchen" Ben shouted, Edmond who had no clue about what Ben was referring to, came down and inquired about that.

"The Berth's Kitchen" is a place steeped in the lore of the high seas, a notorious haven for thieves, pirates, and rogues of all stripes. It looks like a very large floating island, which drifted in the sea,  because of its serendipitous way, no one can track this island since it's moving, but only one way. As one approach the berth's kitchen, one can clearly hear the cacophony of sound which can tear the ears.  The clang of swords and the roar of the crowd emanate from a massive arena at the heart of the island, where pirates and thieves clash in brutal combat, the stakes nothing less than life itself. The rules are simple: if anyone issues a challenge, it must be accepted, they must fight in the areana and the fight continues until one combatant is left standing. Despite the violence that permeates the arena, there is an eerie sense of camaraderie among the spectators, a shared understanding that here, in this lawless place, anything goes. Government officials mingle among the crowd, their identities concealed by hooded cloaks, taking advantage of the chaos to conduct their own shadowy business. Despite its barbaric behaviour, there is a huge sense of code of morals which has to be followed in the floating island, No firearms or weapons of any kind are permitted on the island, and a strict peace code dictates that violence is only permissible within the confines of the arena. Anyone who doesn't follow or act tough will be killed mercilessly, "The Berth's Kitchen" boasts a variety of shops and establishments catering to the debauchery of its patrons. A weapons shop offers an array of deadly implements, though their use is strictly forbidden within the confines of the island. A token system governs the parking of ships, ensuring order and preventing overcrowding in the harbour. And whatever the people order, it'll be sent directly to the ship, only thing is they have to pay in advance & show their authentic token and get authorised. The most chillin' part of this floating island is their rule for children. No childrens were allowed, the people who are working there doesn't care about what kind of business one conduct there, as long as one pay & follow their code of conduct, and the most ruthless rule they have in there is to the prostitutes they have, a prostitute cannot fall in love with the customer, if they do, the prostitute will be killed, the prostitute must obey whatever the man say, no matter how offensive, abusive or inappropriate it may seems, a prostitute should not steal anything from the customer, and she should not talk back louder, if any prostitute is killed while doing, the customer shouldn't be charged and get a complimentary one, the prostitute must use protection  if a child is born, and it is a boy, it is immediately put to death, and if its a girl, she should raise her and teach about their way from the beginning,  a stark reminder of the brutal nature of life on "The Berth's Kitchen".The island itself is a sprawling maze of ramshackle buildings, cobbled together from salvaged wood and shipwreck debris. The main thoroughfare is lined with shops selling all manner of illicit goods, from weapons and drugs to slaves and contraband. Pirates and thieves roam the streets, their faces obscured by scarves and masks, their eyes gleaming with a feral hunger. When Ben explained this to Edmond dropped his jaws, he was dumbstruck and he didn't know what to say. Ben understood his silence and said