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 dazed out when he heard these words from her. He could not digest it, after all, he imagined a dragon with no wings or magic, then was it any greater than a beast? However, he was not repulsed by this news. He empathized with Fortuna and said, "Do not worry, I will take you to the gateway. I just hope that you show me more trust. We could have made this trip earlier."

Fortuna sighed and said, "I was not sure if you would take so much pain for me. After all, I am just left behind beast, and if you used my body just as it is. It can still bring you a lot of gains."

Valerian shook his head and said, "You think too lowly of me. Your mother accompanied my mother in her death. Do you think the connection we share is that shallow? If they were alive, we would have been like siblings."

Bonding.