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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

<p>Valerian stood in front of a river stream, looking at the water flowing seamlessly. He could not see where the river originated from or where it ended. Fortuna was already placed under the water, he did not know what she was going through at the moment, however, she had told him not to touch the water before she comes out.  </p>

<p>He could only patiently wait, so the boy sat down on the bank of the river. He tried to look away from the water, but he could not take his eyes off it. The river seemed to be a mirror, reflecting everything on the outside perfectly. He looked at the reflection trying to figure out how the water was not transparent.  </p>

Clash Of Times.