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

After ordering Quies, Vertex said, "Snare."

A person appeared beside him in dark red clothes. This was his imperial protector, one of the strongest blood guards. The second prince said, "Search the city and find me a charming fox. Do not approach the enemy, they might have methods in place."

Snare nodded and said, "As you command your highness."

That said, the protector vanished again, his realm was that of a grandmaster. Vulcan said, "What are the chances of those people to have sneaked inside the city?"

Vertex thought about it and looking at the city behind the walls he said, "A very high chance if you ask me."

The duke raised his thick eyebrow and asked, "Why?"

Shit.