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

Fragrantia and Valerian did not share the enthusiasm of the old man in front of them. Fallax laughed for a few moments, but when he spotted two people looking at him with an expression of amusement, he calmed down.

Fallax said, "I accept this child under the tutelage of the Imperial Academy. He is exempted from the annual test."

Fragrantia nodded and said, "Thank you for the exemption, we also wanted to keep this matter under wraps till Valerian gets strong enough to face the world on his own."

Fallax agreed with this point, after all, the biggest obstacle was not a rival but a person with a poor mindset, who would not focus on his/her own growth but try to sabotage the one ahead of them. The old man said, "I will train him till he has reached grade five, and after that, he will have to step out of the academy and experience the world.

Situation.