The Fourth Rule — Alex Hughes

For four seasons, Hara has led her mercenary company to profit and glory, but this campaign turns worse by the day. Casualties are mounting. Hara is wounded in battle. Now the selfish general won't pay what he owes while her troops starve. Can she get what she needs from the general, or will she be overthrown by her troops?

The Fourth Rule is a standalone short story in a sword and sorcery world.