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 stopped after moving all over the place for a few minutes. He looked at Gladis with his glowing eyes without any fluctuation. The black dragon asked, "How did you do it?"

His voice was hoarse than earlier, it was evident that Valerian's attack had done him a lot of harm, and he was enduring pain. Finally, the young man took a deep breath and said, "While you were focused on my movement, I attacked with this."

He raised his left hand, revealing an azure-colored dagger. This dagger was made with materials that allowed Valerian to conduct wind attribute mana through the dagger to increase its sharpness. His strategy was to divert the attention of the enemy first. Then, attack him with the knife to disable him.

Gladis shook his head and asked, "Your first attack? It was not this dagger."

Valerian nodded and said, "Your scales are almost impenetrable. I could only use my wooden sword. Other metals do not affect dragons."

Solution.