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 wanted to move forward to counter the wind blade going after the girl's neck, but he could not make a difference at this stage. He closed his eyes with regret in his eyes, when he sensed a sharp pain in his torso. It was as if something had stabbed into his abdomen.

The young monk took a few steps back, and his eyes widened in disbelief. The girl he worried about stood holding a knife in her hands, dripping with blood. It was not only Valerian, but even the assailant was shocked.

She could not help but exclaim, "You survived that."

Fox Among The Hounds.