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

Jamal Centurion had just woken up and he was washing his face when Snare appeared beside him. The old man asked, "What is it, that you could not even wait for me to dry my face?"

Snare replied, "Your Excellency, news from Lumen."

The old man nodded but he did not ask what it was and said, "You can hold it in till the court is in session."

Snare wanted to say something but he calmed down quickly. He was now loyal to Silk. Since this old man was acting again, he did not want to go ahead and say anything. The routine of the day carried on as usual and after a couple of hours, the old man came to the courtroom.

He took his seat on the throne and Ameer stood up immediately. Jamal asked, "Anything the matter?"

Ameer was surprised and so were the rest of the courtiers. Ameer said, "Your excellency, are you not aware of the changes in the Lumen nation?"

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