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 beside the lady and said, "Then tell me more about the dungeon."

Shiba shook her head and said, "The dungeon is like a cage where you get to fight with the world's horrors. These beasts are unlike normal animals; they die and vanish. After a few hours, the same beast will spawn in the same place."

Valerian raised his eyebrow in surprise and asked, "Is that so?"

Shiba nodded, "The dungeon is like a tower, but the floors go deeper under the ground. They do not have any sun or wind in there, but you can breathe. You can locate water sources in there if you follow the map."

Valerian asked, "How does mapping such a place help?"

Shiba smiled as she answered, "We dungeoneers all have one dream, to reach the last floor and find the door to the other world."

Valerian became alert and asked, "What do you mean, the door to another world?"

Moonshine.