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 hide his contempt and disdain at all. He did not care about the shock he caused to the two people beside him. Vertex knew this child was not a raisin that could be squashed with ease, but to think he was this hard. His actions from the moment he stepped out of the shadow were seamless.

While the second prince was somewhat surprised, the Duke looked at the boy with utter disbelief. He could sense that the emotions of this child did not fluctuate even a bit when he chopped off the wrist of the old butler.  This was something that made him feel fearful toward this child.

Duke Vulcan was a violent man, and he had his fair share of body count, but even to this day, he could not keep as calm as this boy when attacking someone. Ensoma was also frightened but then he was overwhelmed by a sense of humility. This kid was calling him an insect. How could he tolerate it?

Interrogate.