Spear Dance and Song of Flames

Cthulya: Hey, mister, would you like the power to change the world?

Some Mister: No.

Cthulya: Why not?

Some Mister: Too much trouble!

Cthulya: ???

(A story about a mercenary raising a daughter. Well, she eventually grows up to become his wife. And yes, it's a proper fantasy novel~)