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 sighed when he looked at the two snakes and said, 'If I take you out, the people under your spell, will skin you alive. So, first of all, let go of everyone.'

The snakes were smart enough to realize this without him telling them anything. After a nod, the eyes of the snake flashed and it said, 'I have done it, sire.'

Valerian nodded and then said, 'I will take you to the city gates, and then you are free. Try not to trouble the people here again. Also, don't get caught next time.'

The snakes nodded, and they followed Valerian out of the room. Outside, the battle had come to stop, the three people controlled by the dreaming serpent, Quies, Snare, and Vertex seemed to have woken up. They were leaning against the body of the blood guards, but they were awake.

Valerian asked with some concern, "What happened?"

The second prince said, "Aftereffects of waking up from the charm. Humans have it harder than beasts."

Slip Away.