'After a Stunning Victory of Rescue Mission of the Joint Task Force of the Anti Entropy and our 1st Expedition Division, of Lieutenant Colonel Richard Mitchell... The Military Council of the United Nations in Vietnam has approved the deployment of the first Fusion Age Tank.'

[Fusion Age Tanks from Terra Invicta]

'Its role as a Mobile Protected Firepower has caused some controversies due to it being a bit smaller than the Invasion Age Kinds... The Utilization of Laser and Plasma Cannons, along with its ability to switch from Hover to Tracks and then to Hover. Along with the ability to be able to be mass-produced, thanks to Standardized Manufacturing, by Southen Cross Armored Industries and FireBird's Armories.'

'Along with the Robotic Soldiers being deployed, the PzH Odin by Rheinmetall and Neo Krauss-Maffei Wegmann has been sent around 600 of them, by orders of the European Enforcer Corps' General, Jean-Michel Lyon, along with their Battlegroup 16 (Mechanized), led by Colonel Thierry Dubois. Consisting of 4 Platoons of Kommandos (Riflemen), 6 Platoons of Grenadiers (Combat Engineers), 4 Panther 1A3 Tank Platoons, 6 AMZ-26 Badger Transports Platoons, 2 AMZ-50 Marksman Artillery Platoons, 2 PAH-6 Cheetah Gunships Squadrons, and 1 LV-20 Charlemagne Command Vehicle, of the EEC.'

'Due to the UN Military Council in Vietnam has approved the unrestricted military support for the 1st Expedition Division, the USNA (United States of Northern Americas) sent the JSF (Joint Strike Force) 5th Armored Battalion, consisting of 2 Platoons of Ghosts (Riflemen), 4 Platoons of Pioneers (Combat Engineers), 6 M5A2 Schwarzkopf Tank Platoons, 4 M118 Fastback Transport Platoons, 6 M320 Spartan Artillery Platoons, 2 AH-80 Blackfoot Gunships Squadrons, and 1 C1A5 Archon Command Vehicle. Led by Colonel Marcus Brown.'

'While the New Russian Federation's Spetsnaz Guard Brigades have sent their 56th Airborne Battalion consisting of, 6 Platoons of Wolves (Riflemen), 4 Platoons of Bears (Combat Engineers), 4 BTR-112 Cockroach Transport Platoons, 2 T-100 Ogre Tank Platoons, 2 KV-20 Zhukov Artillery Platoons, 6 Ka-65 Howler Gunships units, and 1 MAZ-660 King Spider Command Vehicle, led by Colonel Aleksandr Kurochnik.'

'Is this instance of the rising concerns of the Yandere Effect? Or is it something else? Are we facing a threat that we've seen a trope in Anime?'

'Regardless of the risk, may the steel of the Coalition's 1st Expedition Division. Land true.'

Infirmary, 10/05/2041 (Solaris Time), Day, Richard's POV.

Ah... Finally awake... still in pain, and... Wait, why are there two arms wrapped around me?

...

I look to my back... and it's Yae Sakura sleeping while hugging me...

... Okay, it's safe to say I've got some witnesses who saw me becoming Raine Vollerei's Inheritor...

But, still... I have to be careful... Since the R63's Flamechasers are still yandere on me... So... It's very likely that she also spotted me...

I have to be careful...

"Hey, Rich-!"

Ezra opened the door, and... Saw me being hugged by Yae Sakura...

"Umm... Wrong time?"

"... Yeah... I'm just gonna..."

I tried to get up, but Yae quickly pulled me back down and said...

"Good Morning kisses first, Richard.~"

"... Umm..."

"Go ahead, man... She's Valkyrie..." Ezra told me...

I sighed and gave her a good morning kiss. After that, we both got up and I decided to start it first.

"Sakura, why did you sleep next to me?"

"A little warmth at night won't hurt, Richard... It can get cold you know?~" Sakura replied.

'She knew that you're my Legacy, Richard... I could only be your guide since all of my powers have transferred to you.' Raine added in my mind. He knows that she's lying.

I guess Raine is now my mentor... Thanks his Psionic Powers are helping me... Now I have to learn to read her mind.

"Is that so? Wouldn't it be nice for me to sleep with a moderately cold temperature?" I replied, deciding to go with the flow.

"Eh? You don't like it? Rude..." Yae pouted.

'Your soul is mine, Richard.~ And I won't let it go...~' I read Yae's Mind... It looks like I'm starting to become a Psionic Operative... And it looks like I'm right, that it's now a Domino Effect...

Or the Yandere Effect, if I'm dumb enough to make it...

"... Right... At least let me work... Alright?" I told Yae.

"Alright... But I'll be waiting.~"

'Soon... You'll belong to me and Kallen.~' I read her mind again...

After I've left the Infirmary... I went with Ezra and...

"Bro... What's with Yae nowadays...? That's not like her one bit..." Ezra told me...

"Yeah? How do you know?" I asked.

"Well... I'm an Honkai Impact 3rd Player... I mean, I do play HI3, but only when I'm off duty or having free time..." Ezra explains...

"... So? What's different...?" I asked.

"Yae Sakura wouldn't have any romantic interaction with you... Aside Kallen... Since... You know. Kallen defended her." Ezra, using his intellect on the Honkai 3rd Lore.

"But... Why is she being romantic with me instead of Kallen?" I got curious.

I may have my Psychic evidence... But I'm not powerful enough to project it... Plus, I need more evidence of the change...

Unless...

"Ezra... What if... What if their deceased Captain, Captain Raine Virgilio was the reason... Why the Honkai Timeline was a mess!?" I told Ezra...

"That's stu..." Ezra stopped and then thought a moment... "Wait... That's possible!"

What if... What if Raine was their Shadow Protector!? But they killed him, because of an incident!? Which means...

This kind is both Oathbound and Spirit... But... Raine is my second soul... Unless...

Reincarnation of their Beloved Captain... which means...

They see me as a Reincarnation of Raine! But why members of other Organizations like Anti-Entropy and World Serpent didn't go lovesick...?

"It's because we know you're not his reincarnation."

"AHHHHH!!!" Both me and Ezra screamed...

And then we realized it was Wynne Victoria's voice. And then...

"Wynne...?" I speak.

"Yep. The reason why members from other organizations, were unaffected... It's likely that they didn't have a romantic interest, but respected him. Aside from Cocolia and Raven."

"But why Cocolia is obsessed with me, but Raven prefers to tease me...?" I asked.

"Well... He's likely more aligned with her than Otto. Though preferring to train the kids with Honkai Immunity into Future Heroes... Instead of experimenting on them. For Raven, she was likely Raine's drinking partner."

"In other words, Raven sees Raine as a Friend, while Cocolia sees him as a better version of herself?" Ezra speaks, which Wynne...

"Correct."

"Welp... Looks like we got our work cut out for us..." Ezra.

"That's just great... Any ideas to stay alive?" I asked.

"... Richard. I've become an Anti-Entropy's Special Agent to the Shicksal's Overseer, due to aligned views... But I suppose some tips will do." Wynne replied.

At least some tips will be nice...

"Use sweet words or be by their side. The good news, they're aware of their jobs and their friends. But while there are Obsessive kinds, there are also some that are not obsessive but know the dangers. Like Himeko."

"Murata Himeko? So, she's safe to trust?" Ezra told Wynne.

"Yes, Ezra. Himeko knew him well. I don't know what's Rita's intentions for Richard, but Durandal would not like seeing anyone being in danger, even Richard." Wynne replied.

"Anything else?" I then asked.

"Promise them something. Just make sure it's something that you can do, not anything that's impossible... And finally, when diplomacy fails, you know."

We both nodded, calming them down with words. And if that fails, go guns blazing.

"Anyways... I got a lot of work to do... See you two later..."

Wynne leaves for work, back to the Hyperion.

"Anyways... I've to check my Tank Crews and my men... See ya."

Then Ezra left, likely due to weapons inspection.

I was about to enter the meeting room... Since it has 5 minutes left before it begins...

"Your Psionic Powers is growing."

I stopped and saw Kevin Kaslana was waiting for me... He said that.

"You can say that... But I lacked the potential..." I replied.

"... Then that means you're the first Psionic Operative." Kevin Kaslana.

I mean... He's not wrong...

"I'll personally train you in these new Psionic Powers. But it's currently not strong enough. Here."

Kevin Kaslana gave me a schematic and handheld item, and it's called Project Psionics.

[XCOM 2's Psi Amp]

"It's a simple Psychic Amp. Once you have enough materials to make an Advanced one, ask Vill-V. Just don't let her antics get to you."

"Alright. I won't let her antics get to me."

Kevin Kaslana nodded and then went into the Meeting Room. I took a cup of water from a water cooler, drank it, tossed the paper cup into the bin, and then went inside.

Strange... Where's Colonel Pierson? Along with Brigadier General Turner? Why am I the only one here? Aside from Theresa Apocalypse, of Schicksal...

There's also Miss Nikola Tesla and Miss Albert Einstein... In our World, both of them are male... But in here...? Girls. And when they noticed me, I could hear them, making theories of Raine, how did I get Raine's Soul as my Second Soul?

Next to me is... Cocolia, who's watching me intently... With a creepy smile...

I think my life is done for... Thanks a ton, Raine...

'Don't blame me...' Raine replied in my mind.

After waiting a while, Major General Davis entered, and I stood at attention.

"At ease, Lieutenant Colonel."

And went back to my seat.

"The reason why we're here, it's because of the powers you're gaining, Richard. Psionic kind."

"Yes sir. Somehow, I was able to read Yae Sakura's mind and her mind wanted my mind, body, and soul, while on the outside, she started to have more time with me, instead of Kallen..."

"That means, Raine used his powers, right on time but in full view of other Valkyries." Einstein noted the reveal of Raine, himself.

"He also called me the Inheritor and the Knight of the Coalition." I added.

This got them to talk to each other for a while... Until...

"Raine made a Risky Choise. Instead of realigning himself to Schicksal, he turned loyal to the Coalition Forces. Which means he could get captured when no one's looking!" Theresa.

"Well then, I suppose he'll be attached to the EEC's Battlegroup 16 or JSF's 5th Armored Battalion. I hope they don't mind the Flamechasers with him." Kevin Kaslana.

"What about..." Cocolia was about to speak...

"NO." Everyone but myself instantly stopped her.

'I want to be with you... I hope you don't mind me being your wife, won't you, Richard?~' I read Cocolia's mind... And now Cocolia is also nuts...

"Ahem. Lieutenant Colonel Richard?"

I stood up.

"Yes sir?"

"They'll be helping you with learning your new Psionic Powers. But, we can't ensure your safety. From here on out, you'll be on your own, with the Flamechasers and your chosen Task Forces."

Major General Davis gave me a couple of documents. Giving me a decision, but.

"You can only pick one. So, once you've signed on that part. You're stuck with them. Think before you act."

European Federation's Enforcer Corps' Battlegroup 16 - Fast, yet precise. They rely on High Mobility Warfare. On permanent readiness, Battlegroup 16 operational units are self-contained to enable them to be deployed anywhere to conduct military operations, ranging from peacekeeping to full-scale war.

USNA Joint Strike Forces' 5th Armored Battalion - Consisting of their tried and tested, Invasion Age's Schwartzkopf Tanks, and their best Combat Engineers... The 5th Armored is responsible for providing armored assets as well as anti-armor systems and expertise in employment.

NRF Spetsnaz Guard Brigades' 56th Airborne Battalion - Once known as 56th Guards Air Assault Regiment, and relied heavily on Firepower and Armor as other SGB Battalions. They hold a fierce reputation as one of the best special forces in the world due to the very harsh standards of their training.

NPX Multiverse Expedition Corps' 189th Air Assault Battalion - Once Bodyguards of the famous General Kevin Lee, now an Elite Airborne Battalion, relying heavily on behind-the-lines engagements and the versatility of their forces. They're one of the few remaining Professional Battalions of the New Phoenix Project after its demilitarization.

UN Coalition Armed Forces' 1st Expedition Division - Being the 1st Multinational and Multiverse Task Force deployed by the UN's Military Council, they're well known for their High Spirit de Corps and Combat Readiness.

Fire Moth's 14th Flamechaser - An Unofficial MANTIS. But seeing the possibility of a Psionic Flamechaser. Elysia and I welcomed the possibility. It's your call to accept it. (High Risk)

Schicksal's PsiOps Program - Should any of them seem not to your taste, Schicksal will welcome you as our new PsiOps Specialist. Along with being attached to the said Valkyries. the only catch is... You're on your own with the Yanderes... (Vote, with Richard's own Peril...)

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