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 watched as the two people were separated after they exchanged their blows. The young man observed the two of them, neither did Titan move nor did Morgana. He sighed and shook his head as he said, "You both will never reach a result."

Morgana did not turn her head to look at him, because she knew that he was speaking the truth. If she could not take down the berserker in front of him with that last sword attack of hers, she will not be able to do anything. However, Titan did not know that.

The berserker said, "If you are holding back with me then you are making a mistake. I can still go on."

Morgana replied, "Indeed, I should just use a few skills that I have left and kill you. But that will be staining the tradition. I am not like you, uncultured, however, I want to ask you, do you really wish to risk it? Do you not know the way things are back in Valkyria? They will never accept a loser as their emperor."

Truth.