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 said his piece and then left the town with Priscilla and Mathiyus. The combat maid beside him did not say anything for a while, after all, she could sense that his heart was heavy as he left. He spent a significant part of his life in this town, the part that molded him into what he was now.

Trying to distract herself, she looked around and found that the big cat running ahead of the group was very fascinating. The clean shiny fur, lethal claws, and graceful tail. The majesty of a grade-five magical beast was unquestionable. The more Priscilla looked at him, the more fascinated she felt.

She could not help but sigh when she thought that she could not tame this big guy. If she tried, this beast will definitely counter and a magical beast was the darling of nature, making them stronger than the humans in the same grade, not to mention that Priscilla was a newly promoted grade five mage.

Shocked Maid.