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 finished killing the two soldiers and burnt their bodies with flame mana. The execution was quick and clean. Haista frowned and asked, "How many people have you killed before you came to join the order?"

Valerian replied without hesitation, "I never counted."

His answer would not have bothered Haista if he was older, but the old Commander knew this child was yet to reach sixteen. The two of them returned to where Valerie was, and the old man asked, "You said you have walked through the flames before?"

Valerian nodded, and Haista asked, "What is it like, to take the last step?"

The young man said, "I do not recall. All I know is that when I took the seven tests, my heart was firm enough to avoid all the obstacles. The goddess does not test you for a merciful heart, but she tests your belief."

Haista thought briefly before he nodded and asked, "So, what is your belief?"

Witch & Demon.