After Breaking Up, I Married the General Novel

Nineteen-year-old guide Ryzel's wedding to Dwight is called off when Dwight leaves him for Sean, claiming Sean is more compassionate and compatible. This sudden rejection leaves Ryzel facing a dire situation. Approaching his twentieth birthday, Ryzel is legally obligated to marry. Without government assistance after turning twenty and needing to marry a powerful sentinel to reclaim his inheritance and avoid being sent to the front lines, Ryzel's desperation grows. As his birthday nears with no solution, all hope seems lost. On the brink of despair, General Lewis, Dwight's superior, proposes marriage. Ryzel questions the general about his gentleness, priorities, and compatibility, but Lewis assures him that his wife doesn't need to be kind, that their compatibility is high, and that Ryzel can pursue his own ambitions as long as he remembers his role as a guide. Ryzel accepts. This is the story of Ryzel's journey of career and romantic advancement amidst his numerous challenges.