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's shout alerted all the people, the guards followed his gaze and they saw a man standing amidst the crowd with a bow and arrow in his hands. This man was slightly startled by the shout, but he did not miss his aim and let loose the arrow on his string.

The people had yet to react when the arrow flew through the void and headed towards the emperor. The rest of the people were still in a daze, fortunately, Valerian acted, as he said, "Ventus Scutum."

A strong gust circulated the carriage, catching the arrow in its flow. However, this was not the end, the crowd was agitated and they were all screaming and yelling in panic. The assassin saw that his first attempt has failed so he knocked another arrow but Valerian was fast and said, "Micare."

A small flash of light left the man with impaired vision. Vertex gazed at the man and said, "Kill him."

Assassins.