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 did not know that while he was reading books, some people were praying for him. He did not care about anyone either. The next morning he thought about his daily routine and decided on his schedule.

It will take him seven hours to climb the stairs, and the same amount to get down as well, this time, Fallax will not send him down with a spell. A total of fourteen hours, more than half a day would be spent at this rate. Valerian knew that he will not have time to read a total of fifty books this month at this rate.

So, he decided to climb the stairs with a book in his hand. This will allow him to read and temper at the same time. He was aware that the pace will be slow but it will still be an improvement. That said, Valerian picked up a book and walked ahead while reading, the training began.

Movement.