Claudia led Leon to another bookshelf.

Compared to the shelf holding the primordial tomes earlier, this shelf had far fewer books, with only a sparse handful placed on it.

"Is this also Primordial Magic?" Leon asked.

Claudia shook her head. "I already told you, your current physique isn't suitable for using Primordial Magic. It's not worth the cost. What I want to give you... is this."

As she spoke, Claudia reached out, took an ancient book from the shelf, and handed it to Leon.

Leon accepted it with both hands, lowering his head to take a closer look.

The cover of the ancient book was simple and plain. The black leather was embossed with a name in gold lettering—

"Hyper Sense?"

Leon scratched his head, flipping through the book. Aside from the title, he couldn't find any other information on the cover—not even the type of magic it pertained to.

Books like *Nine Hells Gate* always labeled their magic type on their covers, indicating it as related to physical techniques.

But this book gave no such indication.

"Is it a detection-type magic?" Leon asked.

Back at Dragon Slayer Academy, cadets like him were required to learn some detection magic.

Even though there was a dedicated reconnaissance unit, possessing detection magic skills could still come in handy on the battlefield.

However, Leon had never gone out of his way to hone this auxiliary type of magic.

In his eyes, there was no need to waste time on detection. It was always easier to charge straight at the enemy. By the time others were still analyzing, General Leon would already be sitting on the Dragon King's corpse, sipping tea.

"It's not detection magic."

Claudia replied, "Technically speaking, *Hyper Sense* is classified as a kind of physical technique."

Leon froze slightly, saying with a hint of disappointment in his voice. "Physical techniques again, huh...?"

The disappointment stemmed from his current situation. He was no longer the "weak and feeble" Leon of the past.

With two Dragon Marks now, his stored magic power exceeded even his peak state. This alone was enough to dominate any battlefield with his lightning magic.

Physical techniques like *Nine Hells Gate* served only as an auxiliary combat option for him.

In fact, with sufficient magic reserves, Leon could decimate the battlefield relying solely on his destructive thunder magic.

Moreover, *Nine Hells Gate* placed a tremendous strain on his body.

During the Empire Battle, Leon had opened the Ninth Gate. Without Roswitha's transplanted Heart-Guarding Dragon Scale, the backlash might have shattered his heart into pieces.

"Don't be so hasty to feel disappointed."

Claudia offered a faint smile. "*Hyper Sense* may be classified as a physical technique, but its benefits extend well beyond mere physical strength."

Leon raised a brow. "Oh? Why don't you elaborate, senior?"

"Let me ask you something, Leon. The typical sequence in combat is this: the enemy makes a move, your eyes perceive it, the information is transmitted to your brain via your optic nerves, then your brain processes it, deciding whether to defend or evade, and finally, your body carries out the chosen response. Isn't that correct?"

Leon thought it over for a moment, then nodded. "That's right."

"The faster someone's reaction time, the better their chances of making the right decision in critical moments and choosing the optimal counter."

Claudia continued.

"And in this regard, you excel. You possess powerful offensive magic and have sharp situational awareness, which allows you to always use the most suitable technique for the moment."

"But—"

As soon as he heard the "but," Leon perked up completely, focusing intensely.

"You get tired."

Leon blinked. "Get tired?"

"Yes. No matter how exceptional your abilities are, physical stamina has its limits. Not just you—every creature on Samael Continent has finite stamina."

"The longer a battle drags on, the more fatigued the body becomes, and the slower ones reaction speed gets."

"*Hyper Sense* was created by the predecessors specifically to overcome this limitation."

Leon took a deep breath, exhaled slowly, and asked, "So *Hyper Sense* can help me surpass my physical limits?"

"That would be dull. I wouldn't give you something so uninteresting."

The elegant woman smirked with confidence. "*Hyper Sense* can bring your body into an entirely new realm."

"A new realm?"

"Have you ever experienced this? You're seated at a table, eating, and accidentally bump a glass near the edge. The glass starts to fall, but before you consciously think to react, your body moves on its own and catches it before it breaks."

Leon took a moment to recall and then nodded. "Yeah, I've had that happen."

"Exactly. *Hyper Sense* takes those 'accidental' reactions and transforms them into deliberate combat techniques."

After giving an example, Claudia began formally explaining the effects of *Hyper Sense*.

"As you progress in training, all of your senses will become extraordinarily sharp. Once fully mastered *Hyper Sense*, your body will instinctively evade attacks during sudden ambushes—no conscious decision required."

Leon blinked several times. "It... really sounds that impressive?"

Compared to the otherworldly effects of Primordial Magic, the description of *Hyper Sense* didn't initially sound all that remarkable.

But the key element rested in *who* was using it.

For someone incompetent or weak, evading an enemy's attack wouldn't change the tide of battle.

But if it were Leon...

Imagine this: an enemy meticulously plans a perfect ambush, fully confident in its success, only for Leon to casually sidestep their attack—

If you can't land a single blow on General Leon, then you're in for a world of trouble.

So, it would likely unfold like this:

General Leon walks into a trap;

General Leon remains unaware;

General Leon has dug his own grave;

General Leon prepares for his demise!

General Leon delivers a victory speech.

The enemy: "Wow, this guy's horrible. I'm out."

"Yes. However, training in *Hyper Sense* is incredibly challenging—much harder than *Nine Hells Gate*. Its sole advantage is that once mastered, it becomes second nature, like muscle memory; you don't need to actively activate it."

"You know me, senior—I never shy away from a challenge."

That much was true.

Leon hadn't reached his current level based on talent alone; it was the result of relentless training in hell-like conditions—

And beat from his master.

Thus, for a skill like *Hyper Sense*, Leon had every intention of mastering it.

"But why do you say it's especially suitable for me, senior?"

"A reckless warrior with maxed-out evasion stats? Even imagining it gives me chills."

"Oh, I see... You think I'm reckless."

"Indeed, you're very perceptive."

"Then I'm at least a smart and calculated reckless warrior!"

Claudia smiled knowingly. "Alright, you've managed to nab quite a few benefits from me again. Give some thought to how you'll repay this favor."

"I won't forget, senior."

The elegant woman nodded. "Come on, let's go see your Master and Madam."

"Alright."

The two left the library.

Leon carried three tomes in his arms.

In his left hand were *Subduing Flames* and *Inner Fire*—two tomes intended for Old Constantine. In his right hand was the one he'd soon begin studying: *Hyper Sense*.

If General Leon weren’t trying to save face, he would’ve picked up another book or two to load his wife with additional perks.

What can I say? Leon Casmode is naturally too polite to impose on others;

It’s all thanks to my impeccable personal integrity and high moral standards;

Who would visit a relative’s home only to take everything?

That would be unseemly!

As Leon silently praised himself, he overheard Claudia speaking with a Sea Dragon maid up ahead.

"Purp, fetch me a Lotus Herb from the herbal room."

"Yes, Your Highness."

Lotus Herb.

Leon abruptly stopped walking and swallowed hard as a long-forgotten memory surfaced.

He knew it!

When Constantine had mentioned Lotus Herb, Leon had felt certain he'd heard the name before.

Ah, that was it—it was back when his master had been critically injured by the Dagger Trio and sought Claudia for treatment. She'd used the Lotus Herb to save him!

Claudia had even asked Leon to retrieve it from the medicine chest back then!

Leon licked his lips.

Hmm...

Sure, I possess unshakeable integrity and high moral standards...

But flexibility is the essence of adaptability!

"Uh... Senior?"

"Hm?"

"What do you need the Lotus Herb for?" Leon asked.

"Oh, it's for your Master. His body hasn't fully recovered yet, so he needs monthly herbal therapies for rehabilitation. Regular herbs take too long to work, and I don’t have the patience, so I’m using the Lotus Herb."

"Got it..."

"Yeah... Hold on, what's with that expression?"

The Sea Dragon Princess stared at Leon skeptically.

The next moment, realization dawned on her.

"Casmode! Why don't I just gift you the entire city of Atlantis while I'm at it!"