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 was talking to Vertex about a few things in the city and the entire continent when he found that the palace of Tyrant Immortuous had not yet been breached. The loyal soldiers were waiting for the return of their Emperor.

The young prince frowned and said, "Why is none of the people taking action?"

Vertex sighed and said, "The casualties in that battle were so high that even the soldiers were unwilling did raise weapons. One of the generals wanted them to fight, but the entire army boycotted him. That person is not living on a hill with his family serving some lower designations."

Valerian sighed and scratched his head before he asked, "This change occurred after Fortuna went berserk?"

Vertex nodded hesitantly. The young man with silver hair shook his head and said, "I will look into it. That palace still holds a lot of things that can be used for the welfare of the people, and also, they have a few dragon treasures in there."

Demon General Sakar.