Chapter 9: Escalation.

[You guys love giving the Coalition a lot of Ws huh? Let's make this even more difficult.]

{Coalition 8-2 Yanderes}

{First to 21 wins}

{Activate Deus Ex Humanitias (Coalition)}

{Shatter the 1st Expedition Corp's Collective Morale. (Yanderes)}






Daybreak, 13/05/2041, 1st Coalition Expedition Crop, Richard.

I opened my eyes, after a good night's sleep with my troops, along with a good amount of beer bottles. Poor Stiles is puking in a plastic trash bag while sleeping... Too much beer maybe?

Daniels is on the ground, Yamcha Pose (God Bless Akira Toriyama)... Damn, he's weak to alcohol... And then there's Asra saying...

"Why is there Rita lying to you?"

https://youtu.be/3fgN4X4ixUc

And Rita Rossweisse is sleeping on my body. And she just woke up ahead of me... I wonder why Asra...

Oh, right... She's a Devout Muslim... She doesn't drink alcohol.

"Rita... What..." I muttered...

She giggled and said...

"Perhaps you shouldn't try to trick me into thinking that you prefer men, Richard."

"... I mean..."

Damn it, that 'I'm Gay' trick doesn't do jack against Rita's Sharp Eyes... Even Asra knows that I'm faking it.

"Enough about that. Why are you lying on top of Richard? You do know that he declined?" Asra asked.

"What's wrong with being with someone you love, Asra?~" Rita replied.

"That. You're too close and you girls always try to use your feminine charms to get him to stay with you guys. There's a reason why I prefer to keep Richard with his Corp, than with you girls." Asra returned the favor.

Wait... Is she in Command now?

"Oh? I didn't expect you to get promoted, Senior Colonel Asra.~"

"Yes. Now can you leave him?" Asra remains unfazed.

With that, she got up and bowed as Asra, and gave a wink at me... Then left...

After a few seconds... I got up and was planning to Salute her since my rank was below her... But...

"And before you do that, Major General Davis said that you're also promoted to the same rank. So, don't bother, and congrats."

"Oh."

I stopped after I got up, and yes I still sleep with my shirt on... Asra then sighed and then told me...

"Look, Rich... The Valkyries are going to cause a lot of trouble, because of your Second Soul revealing himself. And now, they're going to try to have your kid, kidnap you until we give up, or break our Corp's Collective Morale. And currently, they're fine. But Captain Pierson is going to fuck up the next mission, and put our Corp's Morale in a terrible situation that the Valks can easily exploit, and Major Turner is the only leash that keeps him from biting everyone."

She then puts her right hand on her head, while her left is on her hip...

"There's a reason why we're both promoted to Senior Colonel and we're the only ones that can have direct orders from Major General."

"Does that mean..."

"Yes, Richard. I'll be leading my own Division, 189th. Commander's (Kevin) Best." Asra replied. She's leading one of the New Phoenix Project's 12 (Still) Active Combat Divisions.

"Not surprised, I'm now leading my Moderno Arditi independently."

Asra nodded and then said her final words.

"Just don't get yourself in trouble okay? You can only bring three of your colleagues, by the way."

"Alright."

She then left...

...

Great... I can lead my Division, but I'm limited to three Specialists... As I enter the Makeshift Meeting Room...

"Just in time, Richard," Turner told me...

I need to get used to being called by name... Well, except Pierson. He's still an asshole, but a broken one.

There's also Kevin Kaslana & Raven of Fire Serpent (Fire Moth & World Serpent), Welt Yang, Lieserl Albert Einstein, & Frederica Nikola Tesla of Anti-Entropy, Wynne Victoria & Theresa Apocalypse of Schicksal...

And there's me and Asra of the 1st Expedition Corp...

Along with the rest of the people here.

Then, Davis speaks.

"The Nile River is open and nearly impenetrable, why? Countless openings for the Honkais to attack us in every direction. Our mission is to take Outpost 493 in Lake Nasser, which is left behind by Otto's Schicksal, as it also contains an Unfinished Deus Ex Project. Whoever holds the Outpost dominates the River and wins the Project."

There are some whisperings and then Davis signals everyone to quiet down.

"For lesser men, this task might seem insurmountable. But, our Corp boasts a proud history of firsts. In the start to end of the Terra Invicta War, we first to hold off a first Honkai attack, first to launch a counterattack, first to cross the Honkaiverse, and first to kill the Will of Honkai with a Black Hole! Nothing has ever stopped us, nothing ever will!"

He then turned to Turner.

"Major, tell 'em what we're all about."

Which Turner said...

"No mission too difficult. No sacrifices too great. Duty First."

"I can't hear you!" Davis replied, unsatisfied.

"No mission too difficult! No sacrifices too great! Duty First!"

"That's right! Now, get ready to move out!"

Davis patted Turner's shoulder and then left, which Turner explained.

"We'll move out a few days. Our Objective is to recapture the Outpost and obtain the Unfinished Project. It'll be the biggest battle that we all will face in this world. Hence, the High Command has approved additional reinforcements to prepare for the largest land battle in this world. Fighting for a Lake with an Outpost."

Which everyone now understands.

"I need everyone prepared and stocked up. The Arditi and 189th will be the first to strike, with the rest of the Corps to reinforce. Schicksal and Fire Moth will be dealing with the Herrscherrs, as usual, while a Rearguard will be established. Does everyone agree to this?"

Which they all did...

"Let's see this to our victory. Dismissed."

And we all did... I then got a message from Davis and it said...

"Since you have proved to be highly capable, thanks to your other soul, I'm allowing you two additional Specialists."

...

Nice! Though, I'm only allowed to bring five specialists... But which...?

Capt. William Pierson: Spotter. (Reveals Hidden Honkais)
Col. Nadia 'Noblewoman' Asra (Unavailable): Guardian Angel. (Saves Richard for Near Death.)
2nd Lt. Drew Stiles: Grenade Restock.
1st Lt. Frank Aiello: Air Support. (Helicopter Fire Support.)
Capt. Elijah Ezra: 777th's Steel Cavalry.
1st Lt. Augustine Perez: Strafing Run.
Major General Joseph Turner: Ammunition Restock.
Bianka Ataegina: Immortal Blades' Intervention.
Lieserl or Frederica: Heavy Mech Artillery.
Raven: A Raven's Trap. (Prevents Yandere Ambush, once.)
Elysia: Miss Pink Elf's Miracles. (Like Asra's Guardian Angel)

I decided to bring... Aiello, Ezra, Perez, Bianka, & Elysia... So, I went to each of them, and first is Aiello, as he can provide some Close Air Support.

"Hey, Rich." Aiello.

At least we still see each other as friends... Though, not in the battle, not yet.

"Hey, hope you don't mind going with the Arditis?" I told him.

"Sure." He replied with a shrugs. "I was getting bored doing the paperworks."

"Fine by me, Aiello. Meet you at the Deployment Zone." 

He nodded and went to get his stuff, and I then went to Ezra and which...

"Sup. I take it you're in need of a Steel Commander?" Ezra, already knowing my intention.

"Yeah. How did you know?" I replied.

"Michael." Ezra said.

"Figures." I'm not surprised that it was Michael told Ezra about it.

"Anyways, I'll be there with my 777th." Ezra told me, before leaving.

"Alright. You do you." I replied.

I then went to Perez.

"Yeah?"

"You mind helping my Arditis?" I asked.

"Sorry man, I'm going with the 189th, plus, I might get lucky with her." Perez replied.

"The Phoenix General won't be happy." I told him that.

"Who knows, she might be interested." Perez.

"Alright... Take care then."

I decided to head to Raven and...

"Oh, hello.~"

"You too... Ahem. I hope you dont mind going with me, with the Arditis?"

"Sure. Why not, I'll make sure they won't be able to ambush you."

"Thanks Raven."

"No Problem, Richard.~"

She was teasing me... At least she didn't get obsessive.

I then went to Bianka and when she saw me... She looked worried.

"Richard, you shouldn't..."

"I know... But if you don't mind..."

"I... I'm sorry, I have to keep an eye on Rita. As she might... You know."

"That's understandable. I'll find someone else then..."

Welp, crossed that out... I went further and then.

"Hey."

It's Pierson.

"Yes?"

"I'm going."

"... Really?"

"Yeah. You better not get their asses in trouble, Colonel. Otherwise I'll drag you straight to a grave."

And then left... Great, Mister Kasserine Pass is in... And now for-

"I know what you're planning, Richard.~ So, that a yes for me.~"

"... Okay, thanks."

Welp, that's done... Let's see...

I have Mister Kasserine Pass that can detect any hidden Honkai, Aiello for CAS Support with his Attack Heli, Ezra with his 777th Tank Company, Raven to turn an ambush against them... And Miss Pink Elf to give me a Second Wind...

Sooner or Later... Operation Broken Nile... Will change everyone...

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