Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

Seeing that Kallen was no longer a threat, Naoto Kurenai and the other two began to help the unconscious people. Soon everyone woke up, shaking their heads, and were all surprised to see Kallen fully armed.

Soon, amidst whispers, they learned Karen's identity and what had just happened. Their gazes toward Karen were a mixture of surprise, fear, and anger.

After all, because of Kallen, they had all walked a tightrope between life and death. If Naoto Akatsuki hadn't stopped them, they wouldn't have doubted that Kallen, who was a force to be reckoned with on the battlefield, would dare to attack them, these unconscious terrorists.

In the end, it was Naoto Kurenai who came to Kallen's side and said, "Kallen..."

Naoto Akatsuki opened his mouth, but didn't know what to say.

Next, shall we entertain Karen?

Why hasn't Karen left yet?

Or perhaps he could catch up with Karen?

It seems that none of these options are suitable at all.

Although his relationship with Karen had not completely broken down, their different identities, positions, wills, and goals had rendered them almost speechless.

However, Karen spoke up at this moment.

"It seems you're determined not to give up no matter what."

Naoto Akatsuki immediately nodded and said, "That's right, I won't give up."

"Can't you think about your mother's feelings?"

"I'm sorry, Mom."

Naoto's voice contained apology, but this only made Karen feel more disgusted. She said, "In that case, do whatever you want. As your family, I just have a few things to remind you, and all of you."

Karen's words drew everyone's attention, making everyone look over, though their eyes still held different colors.

"First, you are in a very dangerous situation."

"The Chinese Empire has its own intelligence network in Japan, but in theory, it should be inferior to that of Britannia. You should be glad that the Chinese Empire values ​​its channels among the poor, so it found you before Britannia did."

"Since you've chosen to be terrorists, to be rats, then prepare properly for war and survive. Like just now, you chose this lousy place as your base, fine, but why didn't you prepare a back door, hire guards, or set up hidden sentries?"

"You have absolutely no military mind. Aren't you afraid of dying too soon?"

Karen criticized him without reservation, but this time, everyone's eyes widened, as if they had suddenly realized something, because Karen's words were undoubtedly spot on.

Naoto Akatsuki also looked embarrassed. He had leadership skills, but having no experience in military affairs, he was destined to lack ability in the military field.

"Secondly, what are you going to do next? Are you just going to run around like rats with no one to rely on? At least you need to find someone to rely on. Even if you don't have a large force to rely on, you should at least find some poor people to rely on!"

"I also saw the book on guerrilla warfare on the ground. The most important thing in guerrilla warfare is not how to fight, but having an environment that allows you to fight guerrilla warfare! You need an environment to support you, and people in that environment to support you."

"When you pick up a gun, you're a soldier; when you put it down, you're just a civilian like everyone else. Do you plan to be a terrorist for life?"

Everyone's expression turned serious. Karen's few words revealed many of the key points in Momo's book, which greatly benefited everyone.

"at last!"

Karen raised her voice, but remained silent for a long time before letting out a sigh.

She reached into the small bag behind her waist and pulled out two things: one was Mo Mo's stick—a military-grade neural connection terminal; the other was a bank card.

"Here are these two items. The first is a military neural communication terminal. This won't be detected by Britannia. You can use this to communicate with the outside world and receive news from outside. Just remember to charge it with the sun when the weather is good. There are related tutorials inside after you open it. You can follow the tutorials to learn."

"And this is an anonymous bank card that can be used by all banks. It contains my personal savings, which should be enough to help you guys get through this difficult time."

Naoto Akatsuki accepted the neural connection device with delight. He knew that the Chinese Empire's military possessed a special neural connection device that was even more powerful than the military-grade neural connection device. This device, known as the Kirin's Staff, was practically a divine weapon for the army.

Naoto Kurotsuki never imagined that this thing would one day become a tool in his hands, so he accepted it without hesitation.

But when faced with the second item, Naoto Akatsuki was stunned. He reached out and refused, saying, "I can't accept this, Karen."

Karen frowned and asked, "Why?"

"You said it yourself, this is your private savings. You live alone in the Chinese Empire, and there are many other things you need money for. Also, this is money Mo Mo gave you, right? Since you've saved it, it means you value it. In the future, this money is more likely to be your dowry, so you should keep it."

Karen's mouth dropped open, a blush suddenly rising on her face. She said, "What nonsense are you talking about? A dowry... Does Momo even need a dowry? Just take the money I'm giving you. I don't need money. Besides, this isn't all I have."

“That’s true,” said Senka, who chimed in for Naoto Kurenai, “We actually have many more people, dozens more, not just these, but many more who haven’t been discovered yet.”

"If these people really want to operate in the future, they will need to find a way, and relying solely on your little bit of personal savings is meaningless."

Fan Yao's attitude towards Karen has changed a lot. Although she has a bad temper, she is still one of them in the end.

that's enough.

It's not necessary to ask everyone to help them; as long as they don't cause trouble, that's enough.

After all, how many Japanese people in this country have completely lost their will after just five years?

Seemingly agreeing with what Sen said, Naoto Kurenai nodded and said, "Karen, Sen is right. You should keep this money."

“I’m telling you,” Karen finally understood what the two of them meant, “you think the money is too little?”

Karen rolled her eyes and said, "Although this is only a part of my secret stash of money, 100 million RMB, which can be converted into any currency in the world, is enough for you to live on for several years, right?"

The arrogance of the nouveau riche instantly shocked everyone.

Author's Note:

Sixth update

169 Oh no, I missed it!

In the end, Naoto Akatsuki abandoned all dignity and restraint, trembling as he accepted the bank card Kallen handed him. Then, with tears of humiliation streaming down his face, he saw Kallen off as his teammates watched him go with red eyes.

They didn't stay in their original location, but moved to another place under the cover of night. Karen didn't know exactly where they moved to.

Right now, Karen felt tired and didn't want to care anymore. Although Naoto Kurenai was one of her only two relatives, how could she stop him from doing what he was determined to do?

After bidding farewell to Naoto Kurenai, Kallen returned to the embassy procession that had welcomed her. She put down her equipment and, as Miss Hugh Dafelt, continued to visit her mother, taking care of Tokiko Kurenai in the hospital for half a month.

During this time, thanks to the military-grade neural connection terminal, Naoto Akatsuki secretly contacted Tokie Akatsuki several times. After discovering that his child was safe and sound, although he was still worried about his son's future and well-being, Tokie Akatsuki's physical condition finally stabilized.

Finally, Karen also tried to get her mother to go to the Chinese Empire with her, but Hongyue Shijiang refused.

Karen knew very well that she was doing well with Momo. Hongyue Shijiang wasn't worried about her; he was more worried about her becoming the son of a terrorist.

This is the love that Akatsuki Tokie has for her child. Even though she knows that she is all alone in Tokyo and will not be of any help to Akatsuki Naoto, she still chooses to pray for her child nearby when she knows that Akatsuki Naoto is in danger.

Karen was helpless in the face of this.

Five years later, Hongyue Shijiang had come to accept the situation involving Karen and Momo. Initially, Hongyue Shijiang genuinely believed Momo to be a Chinese nobleman with eccentric habits and worried about her daughter's future.

But now, seeing Karen grow up healthy and well into a beautiful girl, and seemingly even holding a position in the Chinese Empire, Hongyue Shijiang was overjoyed and completely put her mind at ease with Mo Mo.

The son who had once put her mind at ease suddenly became a terrorist, while the daughter who had once worried that she might have fallen into the clutches of a pervert was living an unexpectedly happy and fulfilling life. This has become Hongyue Shijiang's greatest psychological comfort now.

Karen even felt a spell from her elders, and the pressure they exerted on her.

When Hongyue Shijiang learned that Momo hadn't even touched Karen yet, she became somewhat displeased and began to tell Karen some of the secrets of womanhood, how to increase her charm, and how to truly keep Momo in her grasp.

This made Karen, who was blushing as she listened, roll her eyes. If her mother really had that kind of charm and ability, why didn't she win over Karen's Britannian father?

As expected, these experiences are unreliable!

However, having so many intimate conversations with her mother truly made Karen very content. At least on the surface, it seemed that Akatsuki Toki was no longer so heartbroken because of Akatsuki Naoto's situation.

In the end, it was Hongyue Shijiang who urged Karen to leave as soon as possible and return to Momo's side, especially when Karen accidentally mentioned that Momo already had several wives. She practically kicked Karen out.

Helpless, Karen could only board a private plane and return to the Chinese Empire, specifically to Luoyang.

However, Karen, on the plane, heard news that was like a bolt from the blue.

"what!"

"It has already begun!"

"Why haven't I heard a single word about it!"

Karen's scream was so loud that almost everyone on the plane could hear it clearly, but the flight crew maintained their formulaic smiles; they were used to Karen's sudden outbursts.

The one talking to Karen is still C.C., since C.C. is probably the only one who is relatively free right now.

"If you had known, how could it have been called a surprise attack?"

CC swallowed the pizza in his mouth and asked in return, "Although there aren't many EU soldiers stationed in the Liaodong Military Region, they are, after all, the EU's elite border troops. They can't be compared to India's ragtag troops."

"And what was the result? They must have taken Liaodong, right?"

"Since you already know, why are you asking?"

"Ahhh, I want to know the results! I deliberately angered Li Xingke so that I could get back to Luoyang sooner, go to Artoria's side, and go on the expedition with her! I don't want to follow that gloomy man Li Xingke, that big man's hair is prettier than mine, it's disgusting."

CC curled her lip and said, "Li Xingke is a handsome man no matter what, so unbearable in your eyes?"

"What's the use of handsome men? In the end, I'll belong to Mo Mo anyway. I'll just focus on Mo Mo."

"Wow, that's an amazing statement. It seems you've realized something, Karen."

Karen blushed slightly and said, "Don't interrupt me! I want to know the results! What happened? Who stole the show?"

CC pulled the report in front of him and transmitted it to Karen, saying, "With planes bombarding us from the sky, a large-caliber cannon sweeping the ground from the rear, and the navy entering Liaodong Bay, how do you think we can lose?"

"Moreover, that place is still Chinese territory after all. Compared to EU rule, the people are more supportive of our central government. In fact, seeing how rapidly the Chinese Empire has developed over the years, they are all quite envious."

"What about Knightmare? I'm concerned about Artoria and the others' Knightmare!"

"Anyway, it was just Artoria's Pendragon and Xiaoxue's Black Lily that were dominating the battlefield. Although the EU's Knightmare is advanced, it still can't compare to Britannia's level. Moreover, in a place like the Far East, the supply of Knightmare is a bottomless pit, and they don't have many Knightmare here either."

Seeing Karen's stunned and envious expression, CC added, "Oh right, Argo's Golden-haired Rat also captured an important figure in the EU, which is a great achievement."

"You're not lying to me, are you? Argo's custom machine isn't incomplete; the Golden-haired Rat isn't just a specially modified fifth-generation Knightmare anymore!"

CC shrugged and said, "So, don't forget what Argo does. She just showed up at the right time and place, reached out and grabbed the big fish. She's not going to actually fight on the battlefield."

Karen was convinced by CC's reasoning. She held her head in her hands and said, "Ahhh, I really wanted to go on the attack with everyone! Why was I the only one who was thrown to Li Xingke's place?!"

"You were the one who couldn't resist driving the Crimson Lotus 1 onto Li Xingke's supply ship. Have you forgotten about that?"

"Ah... haha, it seems that's really the case."

Karen sighed and said, "So, now that the Liaodong recapture campaign is over, when will we start fighting in Siberia?"

"No rush in Siberia, we just need to be prepared for a quick sweep. My Second Artillery Corps might be useful then, launching some rotating satellites, some parabolic satellites and such. And given our usual combat tactics, do you think we'll see a large-scale direct confrontation with Knightmare?"

Karen was driven to despair by CC's words, because she knew CC was absolutely right. At least according to all of Momo's plans, the role of Knightmare in battle was mostly to deal with the enemy's elite Knightmare, or to clear out enemy forces in urban warfare.

The key to victory has never been Knightmare for Momo's side, even though they have several advanced Knightmare capable of taking on a hundred enemies each, and an organized elite fifth-generation Knightmare force that is probably no less powerful than Britannia's most elite troops.