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

Azula asked, "Do you have any weapons on you after giving me this?" 


Valerian nodded, but before handing the knife to the princess he said, 'Your Highness, the edge of this knife is coated with the blood of Meluca Bees, please be mindful. It can leave you in a state of temporary paralysis.' 


Azula was surprised and then asked, "Why are you holding it like this then? Do you think, you will not get cut?" 


The boy was slightly moved by the concern in her tone and said, 'I have beast skin gloves, they protect me from the cuts.' 


Azula sighed and said, "You really are gutsy. Give it to me, I will have Quies get the craftsmen prepare a wooden hilts for these." 


Valerian gazed at her and then nodded. He walked up to her side and carefully placed eight such claw knives on the table. Azula was about to say something when the door was knocked and a loud voice sounded, "Your Highness, is that brat here?" 


Set-Off