Chapter 10

Chapter 10 "So I told the vegetarian, you're making a big mis-steak!" Lester the Jester said, finishing a joke he'd been telling in the King of Salamistonia's banquet hall that evening. Everyone in the room started laughing. Well, everyone except Dribble, Lucas, and Princess Pulverizer, anyway. "I don't get it," Dribble whispered. "Me either," Lucas admitted. "But everyone else is laughing. Maybe we're missing something."

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"It doesn't matter," Princess Pulverizer told her friends. "The point is Lester's back, and the people of Salamistonia are happy again." Dribble took a lick of his dessert and made a face. "Why would anyone think a salami- flavored ice cream sundae was a good idea? This stuff is gross." "I know," Lucas agreed. "What's this gooey yellow gunk dripping all over the ice cream?" "Mustard sauce," Princess Pulverizer told him. "I can't eat this stuff," Dribble groaned. "Shhh...," Princess Pulverizer whispered. "The king is about to speak." All eyes turned to the head of the table as the King of Salamistonia stood and raised his goblet. "I'd like to thank the person responsible for bringing laughter back to Salamistonia," the king said. Lester stood up tall. He puffed his chest proudly.

"To Princess Pulverizer!" the king continued. "To Princess Pulverizer," the guests echoed, raising their drinks as well. Lester slumped over and frowned. "Hey, what about me?" he muttered. The King of Salamistonia smiled at Princess Pulverizer. "Thank you," he said. "You're welcome," Princess Pulverizer replied. "But I didn't do it alone." Once again, Lester stood tall and puffed his chest. "Lucas and Dribble helped a great deal," the princess continued. Lester groaned. "I don't get any respect," he said. "We are a team," Princess Pulverizer said, smiling at Lucas and Dribble. "It takes the power of three to defeat evil people like the Wizard of Wurst." "I salute all three of you," the king replied. "And as a token of my gratitude, I am

presenting you with this sword." Princess Pulverizer smiled as she took the sword from the King of Salamistonia. Now she had a token she could show her father. "Thank you," she told the king. "I will treasure it." "I hope you will also use it," the king said. "Because that sword has magical powers. It can reveal when someone is being untruthful." Lucas looked at the sword. "How can a sword do that?" he wondered. "All you have to do is point it directly at someone," the king explained. "If he is telling

the truth, the sword will remain still. But if he is lying, it will begin to quiver." "That is sure to come in handy," Princess Pulverizer agreed. "Thank you." "You're welcome," the king replied. "I hope you all enjoyed your dinner tonight." "It was delicious," Dribble told him. Princess Pulverizer pointed the sword at the dragon. Instantly, it began to quiver. Dribble's cheeks turned purple—which was what happened whenever the dragon was embarrassed. "Um... I mean... it..." The king laughed. "Salami-flavored ice cream isn't for everyone," he admitted. Then he turned to Lester. "Isn't there something you want to tell our guests?" he asked the jester. "Sure," Lester agreed. "Do you know what the groceries said when the lettuce brought a salami to the party?" The king shook his head. "No kidding around, Lester. You need to thank them for