Kastori Tribulations (The Kastori Chronicles Book 3) Read Online Free

finally have a month off from school and nothing between him and his party, Typhos strolled up to the area in the plains where his final test would take place. He nodded to Pagus, standing near the front, who shook his head with a smirk at Typhos’ inability to ever arrive until the last possible second. Typhos saw Hanna look back at him with a warm smile, and he smiled back, his stomach flipping on itself like an aviant diving in the sky.
    “OK, class, I hoped you studied,” the teacher, an older woman named Tara with silver hair, defined crow’s feet, and an easily annoyed attitude, said.
    Why should the “savior” study? Typhos thought. I’m all natural.
    “You know what this test consists of, but I will remind you once more. You have twenty seconds to produce a fire, electric, ice and water spell. I will tell you when you have created a spell to my satisfaction.”
    Why does she get to decide? Not that it’ll matter for me. But for others… Tara’s just an old hag, like many of the older Kastori here. Her ways won’t be the way when I take over.
    “We will go through alphabetically by first name. Ariana, please step forward.”
    Ariana, a tall, lanky girl with gorgeous blonde hair, stood in front of the class and turned to her right.
    “I will start counting when I see the first spell appear.”
    The nervousness on Ariana’s face was palpable as she bit her lip and her eyes blinked continuously. She held her right arm out, sporting a slight tremble, and clenched it tight. A fire appeared from her fist, extending out about three feet. The class politely applauded.
    “Save it for the end,” Tara said, a cold glance putting the students on notice—except Typhos, who applauded past her words and decided he would have some fun with Tara later.
    Ariana extinguished the fire spell and produced a block of ice. She closed her eyes but struggled with the electric spell. Typhos watched uncomfortably as Ariana struggled to get in the proper frame of mind, her frustration evident from her breathing.
    “Ten seconds,” Tara said, which seemed to trip up Ariana even further as she groaned.
    Ariana held her hand out, but nothing came. Typhos looked at everyone else, who had their eyes locked on Ariana, hoping for a lightning bolt to flash before them.
    “Five, four…”
    Typhos closed his eyes and concentrated. Suddenly, the class gasped as Typhos heard the lightning boom just feet away. Ariana, herself shocked, did not do anything else as Tara counted to zero.
    Should’ve added the water spell. Oh well.
    “Unfortunately, Ariana, you did not pass,” she said. “You may, however, try again once we go through the entire class.”
    Tara walked slowly down the middle of the class. Typhos begged for her to call him out so he could have some more fun with the teacher.
    “And I would advise whichever one of you produced that lightning spell to not assist in further testing,” Tara said, her eyes locking on Typhos in a not-so-subtle warning. “Such assistance will result in consequences.”
    Typhos opened his mouth, but Tara left before he could even speak his first syllable.
    So when the council combines their powers, it’s considered good teamwork, but when we do, it’s cheating?
    “Now, then, Asa, please come to the front.”
    Typhos knew she would pass easily. Sure enough, in rapid succession, she cast the four spells, finishing within eight seconds. The only question is if I can set the fastest time for the class.
    “Excellent. Next…”
    Typhos turned to Ariana, who stood next to him, as Tara went through the names in the class.
    “Clear your mind,” he whispered. “It’ll make your life a lot easier if you just reset and start from a clear space instead of trying to cast an electric spell while still thinking about an ice spell.”
    Ariana turned with what began as a perplexed expression but gradually morphed to an understanding and appreciative smile. It’s like I know a thing or two and can help