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 was surprised to see this person here. Although the encounter between the two was a vague scenario that lasted as long as a blink was considered, he still did not forget her help. When he was leaving the orphanage, the children there were trying to humiliate him, but this lady stepped out of her way and helped him.

She was the one who shunned away those bullies. Valerian remembered her stature to be very righteous but watching her curled up in a dark corner of the cave, he was shocked. He turned to look at Priscilla, who said, "When I arrived here, I saw these four guys pushing themselves on her."

Valerian's gaze turned cold and he looked at the young men who were laying down on the ground, unconscious. He nodded and said, "You did well."

That said, he walked closer to Grace, who was cowering in fear. He did not say anything to startle her, as she had buried her head in her knees and cast a healing spell, Sanatio Lucis.

Debts.