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 people were shocked, the soldier attacking the prince was not in the plan. Thales stood up in fright. He was greedy, but he was not a fool. He knew the implication of this. If the prince died in his royal palace, the Lumen Empire will charge at them and despite their benevolent nature, they will slay everything that lay in their path.

The soldier was carrying a spear, and when he reached the attack range. The soldier stabbed the weapon directly at the prince's throat. General Un shouted, "Your Highness!"

Suddenly, the stab came to an end, and the soldier shrieked. The spear in his hand fell on the floor with a clang. General Un took hold of that soldier from the back of his neck. He was just about to snap the neck of the soldier, when a voice sounded, "General Un, wait a second."

Borrowed Knife (2).