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 did not pay attention to the person calling him and kept walking. It was not that he did not know, but he knew and did not care. This person would find fault with him, and Valerian did not wish to meddle with them.

However, he did not know that the young man would not take the hint and rush to him. He sensed malice in the approach, and just when the person was closer to him, Valerian took a step to the side, making the punch miss. The attacker lost his balance and tumbled down the stairs.

The physical injuries were not big, but the humiliation was crippling. A crowd gathered in the surroundings, and the people murmured, "Isn't that the young master of the Avion Party? Maximus?"

"Yes, why did he attack that young man?"

Strife.