Momoshimo felt something stirring inside him — a pressure, a warmth, a power he had never touched before.
Everyone turned toward him.
His eyes…
had turned khaki.
Shizuku's eyes widened — as the class topper, she knew exactly what that meant.
Shizuku:
"Momoshimo! Khaki eye users can create defensive earth barriers!
Use Rockic Shield — now!"
Momoshimo panicked. He had never activated a move in his life.
His hands shook, his voice cracked, the heat of the burning dome pressing in—
But then, something clicked.
Momoshimo: "…Rockic Shield!"
The ground rumbled.
A massive stone fortress erupted around them, sealing every side with thick, solid rock.
For a second, everyone felt relief.
Hope.
Safety.
But reality struck back instantly.
Because in front of them stood a Kaito-class monster.
The monster's laughter echoed through the flames.
The fire cleared, and he stepped forward.
Kaito Monster: "Psychic Punch."
One punch.
One shockwave.
And the entire stone wall
shattered into dust.
Everyone froze.
Their hearts dropped.
Even Jeisuke — the bravest among them — was trembling.
Nobody knew what to do.
Nobody could move.
Nobody had a plan.
They were face-to-face with