Double Life. By Fire and Sword

“If the claw is stuck, the whole bird is doomed.” This could not describe my situation any better.
My task was to deal with the civil war — quickly, efficiently, and solely in the interest of the crown. But ultimately, I found myself drawn into the struggles of three sides, one of which remains unknown to me. Additionally, I ended up with a kidnapped maiden, a proposal of alliance from a well-wisher whose servant devoured an innocent person, and a Dlan' observing me closely — the council of five templars, whose word carries significant weight not only in the Firal Comturate but throughout the entire order of my dear patroness.
Well, I have little choice — I must secure the support of the order and finish what has been started. At any cost. Just as long as I don’t have to pay that price too soon…