After Pierce stepped down, the likelihood of him assuming the role of General seemed slim.

Unbeknownst to Shadow, Eric had ascended to the position of Lieutenant General in the Combat Department.

Dante only revealed that the Combat Department had a General and two Lieutenant Generals but kept Eric's identity concealed. He recognized the need for caution when dealing with individuals like Shadow.

"You've made significant contributions to the country and the Combat Department. In my view, you'