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 waited for the competition between the two groups to end. He was observing his potential opponents constantly while eating something to sate his hunger as well.

Fallax was keeping an eye on him and said, "Valerian, come over."

His sentence rang in the ears of the child and he cast a glance at the top of the observation tower. With a nod, he followed the instruction. He was not a fool to not realize that the old man had something in his mind.

He did not hesitate, because it will not be his fault if things do not go along with the plan Fallax had in his mind. It will be the face of the old Magnus Magister on the line.

Thinking about this, he climbed the tower, and the people again scrutinized him. Fallax did not have a habit of beating around the bush and asked, "What do you think of the students below?"

Valor.