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 rushed away from the tree with Valerian in her arms. She was afraid of the terrifying flow of mana emitting from the tree. This flow was way stronger than what a human can ever have.

She was running with her back to the tree, this action of her was nothing more than just a projection of maternal love she had for the child in her arms. While Valerian could see the tree trunk and leaves to be lit up with dim golden light.

He patted her back frantically and said, "Stop, it is not something dangerous."

Fragrantia could sense the confidence in his tone and stopped. She was startled by the sudden spike in the mana, but now that the child has pointed it out, and she sensed that the mana was not hostile. Letting out a breath, she let Valerian down from her arms.

Excitement.