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

While Vulcan was busy dealing with the two people in the attending hall. Valerian led the three ladies to the dining hall. He was really hungry and asked the maids to serve him and the ladies. At this moment the boy was grateful to have his collar chains to speak with the people.

The dining hall was simpler than that in the imperial palace but the food was better. Valerian ate without holding back. He also served the ladies from time to time. They were similar to a bag of bones. Valerian did not say much to ease their restraints, this was not something they had to overcome on their own.

Just as they finished eating, Vulcan walked in with an angry face, Valerian asked, "What happened?"

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