The Retirement of General Braun

Shameless Dao is no good at writing long stories, so I can only write short ones. This short story was born out of frustration: I had the idea for a novel, but hadn't even managed to build up 30,000 words before getting badly stuck. Structurally, this story can stand on its own. If I ever finish the novel, this can count as an extra. Since it's a short story, I won't give you a preview. If you're interested, just read on. Theme: