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

The speed of the thunder falcon was not to be doubted, in just a few hours, Linea had taken them to the depth of the outer parameter of the Stellan Empire. Valerian noticed something and said, "Linea, find an isolated place and land, we will take a rest."

The bird replied with a gentle nod and the people landed on the ground. Linea was getting slower, it was obvious that the big bird was tired. He just spent a night hunting for prey and then flew with Valerian and Priscilla over his back to fly them during the day. This was really exhausting for him.

Valerian was considerate while Fortuna scoffed and mumbled, "Weakling."

The thunder falcon put up a miserable expression but Valerian consoled him with a few pats on the head. Fortuna was a dragon, even if she was weak at the moment, her strength was good enough to oppress the rest of the beasts with her bloodline pressure.

Nether Bugs.