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 stood inside the hidden room with his eyes wide open. He was surprised to see the setup in front of him. The room was covered with a shallow layer of dust. The space was not bigger than ten feet. It was a simple square. Fortuna walked around for a bit before she jumped up to his shoulder and sat down.

The boy cast her a gaze and the cat turned her head the other way. She was still throwing a tantrum at him. Valerian said, "Your Highness, do you see anything that looks like a dragon treasure to you?"

The room was small and empty. Fortuna did not need to look around to tell that there was no treasure in this place, but just when she was about to tell her answer, she suddenly sensed a strong dragon aura inside the room. However, she could not see anything. She channeled her mana inside his eyes and found a small crack in the floor.

Arrow Off The String.