Chapter 26
The New King
Golgar, Lot, Urganox, and Locmire stopped in front of a long, high set of steps that led up to two large decorative doors. They stood in awe, gawking at the beautiful structure which was the castle. Two colossal statues of immortalized Daintish warriors stood beside the doors as if they were guarding its entrance. Statues of Dainties dressed in armor and wielding their weapons lined the staircase. The statues were an undying tribute to the previous kings of Mt. Pizenchaffe and Daintish heroes of long ago.
“Castle Pizenchaffe, a great structure she is,” Golgar said as he began the long climb to the entrance. “Be respectful to the King. These are trying times in our kingdom, and his patience runs thin at the moment.”
“We will mind our manners,” replied Locmire.
As they approached the entrance two fierce looking Dainties stepped aside and pushed open the two large doors. The group entered the grand hall. At the back of the room was a large throne made from pizenore, encrusted with diamonds, emeralds, and rubies and outlined in gold. Sitting on the invaluable throne was a bulbous little Dainty who was stuffing his face with meat and bread. He had a golden goblet that held his wine, a goblet that his servant could not seem to keep filled. Bits of food were collecting in the folds of his bare stomach and chest. The Daintish King was a slob.
“This is the great Daintish King who is to help us topple Hasbarie and his evils?” asked Urganox.
“I do not think so,” said Locmire.
“I am with Locmire. I do not think this is the person we are looking for,” Lot added.
“Golgar,” said Locmire.
He stopped and answered, “Yes?”
“How long has this Dainty been King?” asked the Wizard.
“King?” Golgar paused as he thought about the time frame. “Eh, a few-”
“Golgar!” the King called out. “Who approaches the royal throne? Come closer.”
Golgar motioned for the group to follow him. As they approached the throne, the King was even more despicable than they had imagined. The stench of his unbathed body and the frequent emissions of gas coming from the King made it laborious to take a breath. Locmire had never met the current Daintish King, but he was certain that this creature sitting on the throne was not the Dainty they had come to enlist in the war against Hasbarie.
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