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 stood in the center of the arena as the people clapped and applauded his skills and victory. He was unaware of the wave of discomfort Fallax had set in the high observation tower. He bowed to the two people to show his gratitude that they agreed to spar with him and allowed him to learn about his weak points.

The two also did the same and then Kartan Shin said, "The winner of the battle is Valerian Verus, and thus he is announced to be the strongest student of the year."

Valerian said thanks to the teacher before he was led to meet the elders in the observation tower along with Fallicia and Constans. They were going to receive rewards from the elders. The silver-haired boy had no hopes as he did not expect anything from the so-called elders, as he was aware that these people did not wish for battlemage to flourish and overpower their mage and warrior students.

Rewards Taken, Wishes Granted.