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 heard the message, but he did not react. Azula nodded and said, "I will be there shortly." 


She turned to face, Priscilla, and said, "Take Consano, Conixia, and Valerian to meet my mother and arrange for their accommodations in my residential wing." 


Priscilla bowed her head and said, "As you command Your Highness." 


The matters in the house were dealt with by the empress and not the Emperor. This was an unspoken rule, that nobody ever defied in royal families. Valerian looked at the princess and fell in thought about whether he should say something or not. 


Azula caught his gaze and asked, "What do you want to ask, Valerian?" 


The boy thought for a bit and asked, 'Is it necessary to bow my head to someone else?' 


The Empress.