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 spent two days absorbing ten drops of water from the pond of life. Boo-too woke him up from his practice and said, "It is time."

The young man nodded, and Boo-too said, "I will take you to the front. Everyone is already assembled. You no longer need to go to the northern continent."

Valerian nodded with a reply, "I will follow your arrangements, Your Excellency."

Boo-too nodded, and then with a wave of her hand, a portal opened in the void. The young man was about to enter the portal when an ethereal voice sounded in his mind, "May Vita bless you, Young Valerian."

Valerian bowed to the void and replied, "Thank you, Pointiaf."

Shock.