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's question was sudden, and it took the siblings by surprise. They did not expect him to say something like this to them. While Wen was somewhat excited in his mind about life in the city. Zen did not have any such notions.

The girl was the first to regain her composure and shook her head. She said, "I will not go with you to the city, Val."

Wen was surprised again and could not understand why his sister rejected such a godsend opportunity to change their lives. The girl continued, "You might be thinking that I am a fool to refuse you, but the thing is, I spent my entire life here, in this village. My parents passed away in this house. I do not have it in me to forget and move on to the big city."

To The City.