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 had not moved a single inch to climb the mountain. He was still struggling to deal with the partial soul inside his body. The young man was sweating profusely, and his mental composure was rattled already.

The prince was shivering profusely to retain control of his body. Finally, he said, 'No matter how much you struggle, this is my body, and I will not let you have it your way.'

The partial soul was chanting curses and abusing Valerian, but nothing logical. This was a trait of the creature formed with incomplete thoughts and consciousness. Valerian understood this fact while he was arguing.

He raised his shivering left hand, and the palm landed on the cliff. The entire Throne Mountain resembled a monolith that stood perpendicular to the ground.

Climb.