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 stood on a crystal clear lake with a big tree of peach growing in the center. Above the tree, he saw a golden figure floating around slowly.

The figure belonged to a dragon, but this dragon was not like any other dragon he had ever seen. This dragon was thinner, and its body was long. It had five claws with four talons. However, the strength radiating from this dragon was so strong that Valerian was shivering in fear.

He did not know what to say because he was mesmerized. He did not know how to express his feelings, which were strange and familiar.

The deep voice echoed in his head, "Hmmm, you have a correct expression on your face, human."

Valerian woke from the daze and asked, "Are you the dragon god?"

The deep voice sounded, "You may call me the Dragon Supreme."

Valerian was shocked, and then he could not help but kneel on the ground as he said, "Greetings, Lord Dragon Supreme."