Chapter 7
King Carrodias’s throne room was sparsely decorated. A long, purple carpet with a golden trim led to the throne, and banners with the kingdom crest hung from the vaulted ceiling. The green throne sat on a raised pedestal with an asparagus guard standing on either side.
King Carrodias took his seat, followed by the Cabinet, who sat in ornate wooden chairs that flanked the throne. Lady Duxelle stood at the edge of the pedestal and motioned to the guards at the entrance.
“Bring in the Gourman,” she said.
The guards left, and everyone waited impatiently until they returned, pushing the stranger ahead of them.
The Gourman was a milkshake wearing a lab coat and glasses. His eyes were sad, and the expression on his face reminded Lady Duxelle of a fish. His yellow-and-white insides
