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

"Sharp reflexes.", said a young man wearing a vest and trousers. In front of him, Valerian looked tiny.

This person was a student from the warrior branch and had come here to pick up this new student as his lackey. His face was brimming with conceit. He attacked Valerian without even introducing himself.

Warriors were not allowed to do so, the sacred code forbade it. However, the code was not without loopholes. Killing intent was a necessity for the codes to apply. This person did not emit any killing intent.

However, his actions had garnered the attention of the people around them. The pathways were often occupied by students in the evening who come out to socialize during their free time.

Valerian learned a lot about this person from the bugs in the surroundings, they were all talking about it.

Endure.