Have the General say one thing, while the ledger shows he meant the opposite.

In Bound to the General , the tension hinges on the power imbalance and the high stakes of a military or dystopian setting. A feature that would deepen the reader's immersion and the characters' connection is 🖋️ The Feature: The General’s Ledger

Start each chapter with a brief, cold military log entry.

It creates a "ticking clock" feeling as the protagonist uncovers hidden agendas.

A list of things he has sacrificed, including personal feelings.