It is said that talent is relative, or at least that was the notion that many people had on this particular subject. However, it was indisputable that such a thing as geniuses really existed; they were exceptional individuals who stood out and prevailed over their peers in a specific field.
For his part, Desmond could be considered a bloody anomaly even among geniuses. Although Desmond was never a genius of the analytical scientist type, Desmond's learning abilities reached absurd levels when mastering multiple martial disciplines and some other physical skills.
But that wasn't the worst thing about Desmond's talent; that was the foundation of his current combat prowess. However, the genuinely absurd thing about Desmond was his affinity with mana and his ability to control it.
