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 Imperium with a polite smile on his face. The young man leaned forward with the vial in both hands to commit to the act. He was genuinely projecting himself to be the humble person here. The crowd was already won over to his side, and Imperium was in a bind.

Imperium found the situation to be forceful, but he was not worried. He was confident in his skills to get away from this situation. He said, "Young Monk, I will be obliged to accept this gift."

Valerian nodded and passed him the vial. However, he was sure that Imperium would not give in too quickly, so he showed his other card, "Lord Imperium, this potion must be drunk within fifteen days from brewing. I am clumsy and can only refine it once in five trials. This one is in the last hour of its life. I hope you can consume it immediately and show generosity to the order of Mercy.

The priests and the nuns from the temple here have put you in a great bind. I apologize sincerely."

The Truth.