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 turned his head to look at the door and said, "Teacher, I will be taking my leave. See you soon."

Fern nodded and said, "Kid, you better take care outside."

Valerian nodded and walked out of the shop quickly. He found a guard from the palace security campus standing in front of the counter and said, "Let's go."

The soldier nodded and the two left quickly to see what was going on. When they reached in front of the palace, Valerian could detect a slight tension in the air. He was used to this feeling, this was a wartime situation he could tell what was going on here.

The soldiers looked at him and they all nodded, the tension in the air was almost tangible at this moment. Valerian moved inside the palace and in the main lobby he found the maiden, Trin, and the chiefs standing together. They were all dressed in armor.

War Drums.