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 shivered inside the water barrel. His body seemed to have been set on fire. He felt that dying would have been a better option than this tempering. This thought may seem odd, coming from someone chasing after strength all his life. However, the effect of these two plants was just that strong.

The heat was not only scalding his skin, but it was infiltrating his pores, reaching the deepest parts of his body. Valerian even thought that Shiba was out to kill him. However, it was just a momentary thing.

The heat seeping into his body was like a vortex of needles. The burning sensation all over the body. It was as if his body was melting from the inside too. However, all he could do was grit his teeth and hold on.

Changing Mindset.