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 and the team returned to the house, and they all slumped down on any soft surface they could find. After half an hour of silence, Viney asked, "Val, how did you know that the serpent can be killed that way? Do you know, even the Avion Party will have to shed a lot of sweat and blood to take it down."

The other two also trained their ears at Valerian's voice. The young man said, "In my world, there is a magical creature, the Dragon. A few days before I came to this world, I found out about another species of dragons. They dwell in the deep blue seas and are called flood dragons.

Despite the differences, all these species have one thing in common, They all have a reverse scale. This scale is taboo. Once you touch it, you kill the beast or will surely die. So when the beast got angry, I spotted the reverse scale flickering, so I decided to attack it there."

Shiba sat up and asked, "You mean to say this attack was a gamble?"

Surprise.