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 and Fallax had not even taken any position to fight yet when they heard a meowing sound from the side. They can only describe the expression on the kitten's face as dissatisfied.

The old man chuckled and said, "This little one may have the skill to change her shape but the temper still remains that of the supreme magical entity."

He flicked his hand and took out a green orb in his hand, the object looked like green crystal, but it was perfectly round. Valerian noticed that as soon as the old man took out the orb the kitten's gaze was fixed on it. He asked, "What is that?"

Fallax replied, "This is a magic core. When you hunt a magical beast, you can obtain this. You might have read it in the books but it is your first time coming across the real thing, is it not?"

They said, "Socialize."