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

Priscilla walked forward with Valerian following her half a step behind. The boy had already told her the plan of action, and the maid was quite interested. She almost wanted to break open his skull and check how it worked.

They were walking through the corridors of the official resident wing. The palace was surrounded by two residential complexes. The outermost complex housed the ministers and clerk-level officials of the court. Their accommodation was decided on the basis of their designation.

For example, a normal clerk was given a two-bedroom apartment, and all such clerks lived in a well-organized wing of apartments. While the prime minister was given half the wing and three floors, the other ministers also held half a wing but were given only two floors.

Priscilla led Valerian directly to the prime minister resident. She was just about to enter the building when a voice interrupted her.

Facade.