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

Wen was overwhelmed by the sudden offer from Salvator, but with a suggestion from Valerian, he agreed and took away all the ores and metal blocks back to the backyard of their house.

The process was quick. Salvator was kind enough to lend them his cart. Valerian and Wen took three trips to move all the ores. After they were done, Wen asked, "What now?"

Valerian replied, "Segregate these blocks."

Wen was surprised and asked, "How do you do that?"

Valerian beckoned him to come closer and pick up the ore, and he then told Wen about the characteristics to identify the ore. Wen nodded and carefully heard everything. He has always wanted to learn to forge. The knowledge that Valerian passed onto him was not available to him anywhere else.

Striking Rich.