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 paid his respects to his mother and picked up the white flower that had earlier fallen over his head. He placed it carefully inside his pocket. For him, this was a blessing from his mother.


Fragrantia nodded slightly in approval. Then she said, "Val, it is time to go, you can come here in the future. Flos will be here for you."


The child gazed at the tree, he was very reluctant to leave. Hearing what his aunt said, the boy nodded. He closed his eyes and recalled the promise he made to Flos when he met her astral projection. His breathing calmed down, the slight tremble from sadness in his body vanished, and the boy stood up straight.


When he opened his eyes, there was a resolve in them. Fragrantia could sense that his aura has undergone a qualitative change. The two people turned around and they moved back to the carriage. Illusio had jumped back to Valerian's shoulder.


Imperial Academy.