THE_WORDSMITH

In this world, some say, the truth and the legends are the same. One such legend belonged to the protagonist, Valerian.

Valerian was an orphan, a boy blessed with a beautiful face, and everyone around him, could not help but want to play with him, till one day a prophet passing through their town pronounced him to be cursed. 

Since that day, the destiny of the boy seemed to have changed completely, he was shunned by everyone around him, and the gazes that were earlier filled with love and affection, now brimmed with disgust and hatred. 

The constant shunning and humiliation made the cheerful child grow up to be bitter and inexpectant. On his seventh birthday, things changed once again. 

This time, it was not the people around him who went through a change, but himself. As he grew up, Valerian became a legend in his own sense. 

The people sang of a boy, who could not speak, they shed tears for a boy, who could not grieve. He came from nowhere yet he was known everywhere. 

Would you like to know this legend? A story where a curse can become a blessing? A story of sacrifice, betrayal, determination, and secrets.

Valerian, The Legendary

Valerian and Gleam sat alongside each other, none of them spoke a single word for the whole night. It was only when the sun came up on the horizon did they say, 'Hey.'


The two glanced at each other and a chuckle escaped their mouths. Gleam said, 'You go first?'


Valerian said, 'Would you like to play a game?'


The snake was confused and asked, 'What sort of game?'


Suddenly, Valerian said, 'Hey, why do you seem to be different than before?'


The pair of golden eyes lit up and Gleam raised her body, she replied in hissing snake tongue, 'For us magical beasts, the carcass of a dragon is a sacred object. If a magical beast pays their respect to the body of an ascended dragon, it might gain something.


Although the chance is really rare, it still exists. Also, I am no longer an Illusionis Serpens. I have become a Figura Versabilis."


Game.