[Bonus chapter]The Slime Bomb

"Mike. Give me Salve."

Alaric looked at Mike. After appointing the man as the highest general in the country, Mike had done nothing but proven why he was the best choice.

A reward is what the defensive division head needed. And a reward is what Alaric called Mike into his office to give.

'I considered a few options, such as time off. But, we need him working right now. He seemed to like the Solar Descent... why don't I give him my most recent research as a reward?' Alaric thought.

"Yes sir."

Mike pushed his hand forward, and Salve hopped off of the man's finger, turning into a ring on Alaric's own.

"Salve, Mike has permission to use the array that I feed you next."

Alaric had Pamela engrave a formation on a card and fed it to Salve.

"Now, Mike. I'll explain the power I just gave you... and remember, only use it when you have a soul shard on hand!"

...

Mike looked at the gobsmacked soldiers and shouted, "Retreat!"