Jeross

Jeross, titled Soul Shield, is one of the Germinal Organization's five highest combat executives deployed to stop Han Xiao and Hila during their breakout. His offensive and defensive force fields make him the formation's main protector.

Biography

Escape from Germinal and the Aquamarine War

Jeross joins four other senior executives in surrounding Han and Hila, using layered defenses to protect his allies while firing crater-making shockwaves. Hila briefly knocks him unconscious with a feint, but he recovers and continues the pursuit, restraining Han and attacking arriving reinforcements. After Han completes a sudden advancement, he breaks through Jeross's last force field with magnetic blades, pierces his body, and finishes him with a headbutt. The narration describes Jeross as eliminated and later says Han murdered the executive officers, confirming his death rather than a mere defeat. (Chapters 257–262)

Appearance and personality

No distinctive physical description is given. Jeross is alert, aggressive, and command-minded, quickly shielding allies and ordering troops to close escape routes. His surprise when Han's capabilities change reflects incomplete information rather than an established lack of competence.

Abilities and class

Jeross is an Esper specializing in force fields. He projects cannon-like impacts, creates defensive barriers around himself and teammates, and restrains targets' limbs. The power is an effective counter to Han's weapons before the latter advances. His exact level is not stated beyond being near level sixty with Germinal's other elite executives.

Relationships

• Han Xiao: Jeross is deployed to stop Han's escape and initially counters his attacks, but Han kills him immediately after advancing.
• Hila: Hila deceives Jeross's defensive reaction and strikes him directly, creating a temporary opening.
• Bennett: Bennett fights on the same battlefield against Germinal's leader; no direct personal relationship with Jeross is established.

Items

No personal weapon or artifact is identified. Jeross's defenses come from his Esper ability rather than visible equipment.