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 weaved through the crowd and headed straight for the guild building, but he was exhausted from the trip inside the dungeon. On the way, he decided to stop before a meat bun stall and gulped down at least fifty of them before he paid with a silver coin.

The vendor was shocked and stated, "Sir, I do not have any change."

Valerian thought about it and asked, "Would it be alright if I deposit the rest of the money with you and come to eat meat buns till the amount is settled?"

He knew this world was filled with deceit and other negative human emotions, but he still trusted this old man. The vendor was overwhelmed and could not help but ask, "Why do you trust me with your money?"

Valerian smiled and replied, "If one silver coin is a price, learn a lesson about whom to trust or whom not to. I can live with that price."

Normies.