'Enhanced Cognition — Level 2.'
The air around him changed completely as the world sharpened. Every sound separated itself from the others.
The crackle of distant fire. The dripping of demon blood against stone. The faint tremor in Yaana's fingers. The uneven breathing from one of the High Mage demons. The quiet pulse of Maya's spell circles. The heavy rhythm of the Archmage demon's heart.
Every movement became slower, clearer, and easier to read. Lines of possibility spread through his vision, not as perfect predictions, but as paths, openings, risks, and opportunities.
Silent Heart washed over him at the same time as Kurogoroshi's influence cooled his emotions like winter mist pouring over a battlefield.
All the pain became distant. Undying Will activated, making something deep inside him harden.
