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 raised his head to the east and found a ball of flame headed straight towards them at a high speed. He said, "Dive."

Linea followed the order and dived with his nose down. Valerian had his sight locked on the flame ball. The ball of flames vanished a few moments later, and they spotted a vermillion silhouette in the sky not far behind the flame ball.

It was a flying magic beast and this guy was double the size of Linea. Valerian channeled his mana inside his eyes and the enhanced vision showed him what it was. The prince raised his brows and said, "Flame Lion King."

The beast was not a bird, it was a lion. To be exact this beast was a king beast, stronger than any other beast in his Pride, and was the leader. Valerian did not wish to have any conflicts with the other party and thus he asked Linea to dive.

Confrontation.