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 scream belonged to Rectus, he was smacked by a vine whip, however, the shocking thing was that the holder of the whip was not Valerian. Rectus did not see how he got hurt, and he looked at the young boy and said indignantly, "You brat, you are getting too ballsy, do you really think I will not beat you up?"

Valerian sighed and then raising his hand he said, 'You are thinking too much, I am not the caster of that whip.'

Azula was taken aback as well, she also thought that it was Valerian who cast that spell. Rectus did not believe him and said, "You have learned to lie as well?"

As soon as his words dropped, another scream sounded as he was whipped again and this time it was harder than before. He rubbed his butt as he jumped around in the room. The scene was so hilarious that Azula forcefully held her laughter. Rectus said, "You did it again, if not you, then who did this? The princess, the cat, or do you think I am a masochist?"

Wisdom.