Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

“I also tried to sense Momo’s consciousness, but I still couldn’t figure out what it was. Let’s put it this way, we can understand it for now as a kind of ability acting on the boy’s body, an ability to prevent Momo from waking up. You can think of it as a superpower, a curse, magic, whatever you want, that’s what it is anyway.”

"Where did these curses and magic come from in this world?! Ah, never mind, anyway, does that mean our goal is to destroy it?"

"Yes."

Misaki Shokuhou released Misaka Mikoto, raised her hand to shield her eyes, and said, "Mo Mo is not even aware of the existence of this thing. And the situation Mo Mo is facing now is probably inseparable from this thing. It is a link set up by it to prevent Mo Mo from finding himself again."

"To prevent Momo from regaining her true self?"

Misaka Mikoto's eyes lit up instantly. She remembered the strange setup in the city: everyone looked exactly alike, yet had different names, personalities, and even different experiences. This was clearly a deliberate attempt to confuse Mo Mo and prevent him from identifying who he was.

"So... that's why he acted that way... so sincerely, using this method to vent his dissatisfaction and prove that he is who he is, different from everyone else..."

"As expected, the Mo Mo I know could never be a pervert!"

This was Misaka Mikoto's innermost thought, and this thought also relieved her.

“Actually, in the year before you arrived, I almost broke the first chain on Momo’s body. The moment you arrived, you broke an SOS rune, which was the key point that locked Momo’s consciousness in the first chain, and it was something I couldn’t do.”

Misaka Mikoto's words brought back memories of when she was blown into the sky as soon as she entered the area, which was also the first time she unleashed lightning.

"The first layer of defense was to prevent Momo from regaining his basic understanding of being human. We joined forces to destroy the first layer of defense, so Momo realized that he was a human being."

"And all of this right now is the second layer of defense, to prevent Momo from realizing who he is. Momo is currently facing a battle between himself and his clone, and because of our appearance, Momo's self-awareness has been strengthened. After winning this battle, Momo should be completely certain of who he is."

Misaka Mikoto quickly pressed for more information, asking, "Is there a third layer of defense?"

However, Misaki Shokuhou didn't need to answer, because the SOS rune in the sky suddenly accelerated its rotation and was no longer a flat rune. The O-shaped rune in the very center seemed to collapse, and the collapsed SOS rune crashed towards Momo on the ground.

"It's coming! This defense is probably designed to prevent Momo from regaining his past memories, and its function and power are even greater. It might even destroy all our previous efforts in one fell swoop, just look at its size!"

“Mikoto, this should be our true purpose in coming here, and the reason why Best said only the two of us can solve this. I will uncover the truth, and you will crush the enemy!”

"And this is something that Mo Mo, the owner of this place, cannot do on his own, and that requires the two of us to do as a third party!"

The sudden change in the war situation not only made Misaka Mikoto nervous, but also completely dispelled the slight disappointment she felt when Mo Mo rejected her. Now Misaka Mikoto knew that Mo Mo not only needed her, but couldn't live without her!

The SOS Brigade runes, spinning rapidly and plummeting from the sky, seemed to possess an overwhelming force, as if the entire sky itself was collapsing. Yet, facing this falling force, Misaka Mikoto felt no fear, but rather an inexhaustible fighting spirit within her.

Whatever it is, it's afraid of its mutated abilities, so all Misaka Mikoto needs to do to shatter this rune is courage.

Does Misaka Mikoto lack courage?

Misaka Mikoto, who lacked courage, would not be here.

"Cao Qi, can you fly?"

Misaki Shokuhou was taken aback and said, "Indeed, you don't mean to..."

"We've finally discovered the enemy's lair, how can we just sit here and wait to die? It's accelerating now, and it feels like its power is increasing, so we need to take the initiative and destroy it before it crashes down!"

Upon hearing this, Misaki Shokuhou glanced at the excitement and agitation on Misaka Mikoto's face, then looked at the distant battlefield, sighed slightly, and said, "To put it bluntly, you're still worried about your savior getting hurt, aren't you?"

Misaka Mikoto's face stiffened, and she turned her head, saying, "Well... that's one thing, but sitting and waiting for death isn't in my nature. Anyway, get me moving quickly!"

"Alright, alright, you're in charge of the battle now, hold me tight."

"Hold me tight?"

"Do you expect me to hold you?"

Misaka Mikoto, still looking embarrassed, hugged Shokuhou Misaki's shoulder. Shokuhou Misaki glanced at Misaka Mikoto with a teasing look, then tapped the two-colored butterfly on her neck.

The butterfly trembled slightly and transformed back into the mysterious runes on Misaki Shokuhou's body. At the same time, the wings on Misaki Shokuhou's lower back and the skateboard under her feet reappeared, carrying the two of them as they floated up.

"What kind of power is this... or is it still materialization? But does Academy City even have these flying skateboards?"

"I can't explain what kind of power this is right now, and we'll probably only truly understand its effects once we recover. But for now, I feel like I can say something quite interesting."

"Lines? What lines?"

"Hmph, that is..."

Misaki Shokuhou made a peace sign, covering her left eye, blinked her starry eyes, and revealed a mischievous smile.

"Magical Girl Misaki Shokuhou, Transform! DA☆ZE!"

After saying that, the two of them unleashed a torrent of energy from their flying skateboards, carrying the petrified Misaki Shokuhou and Misaka Mikoto high into the air, flying towards the SOS rune in the sky, and flying towards their final enemy in this mission.

Below them, Mo Mo, caught in the fierce battle, had lost her top and was left only with riding breeches to protect Chi Cheng.

What's most surprising, however, is that he radiates a dense white light, as if he's wearing a suit of white armor; it's unclear what power is at work. Under the influence of this white light, the refined yet muscular Momo transforms into a Spartan, each attack unleashing a sandstorm.

Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki flew higher and higher, soaring into the sky. If Misaka Mikoto hadn't held onto Shokuhou Misaki tightly as she had instructed, she probably would have been thrown off at this high speed.

As the two ascended, the SOS rune before them grew larger and larger, increasing the pressure they felt. After all, from the ground, it was a gigantic rune that blotted out the entire sky, but now that the two were getting closer and closer, their visual field could no longer accommodate even a single complete letter.

"What exactly is going on..."

Misaka Mikoto was gradually shocked by the huge rune, and even Shokuhou Misaki, who had just been in the mood to joke, became serious.

Is this really a force that the two of them could destroy?

"Hey, Misaka, there's no turning back now."

To Misaka Mikoto's surprise, it was Shokuhou Misaki who first offered words of encouragement. This struck Misaka Mikoto as odd; it seemed their roles were now reversed.

What exactly did Misaki Shokuhou go through in those few hours?

"Cao Qi... why are you going to such lengths to help Mo Mo? And, before..."

Misaka Mikoto, who was tightly holding Shokuhou Misaki, felt Shokuhou Misaki's shoulder tremble, and Shokuhou Misaki answered Misaka Mikoto with a sentence that she never expected.

"I just want to end all of this as soon as possible, whether it's good or bad, whether I remember it or forget it."

"It's good that it's over. I'm so tired, really, Misaka, I'm so tired."

The plain language carried a weariness that Misaka Mikoto could not imagine. Misaka Mikoto had no doubt that if Shokuhou Misaki closed her eyes now, she would sleep soundly until the end of time.

"I understand."

Misaka Mikoto didn't actually understand anything, but she knew that Shokuhou Misaki didn't want to say more.

Then she wouldn't ask any more questions.

As the enormous rune drew ever closer, Misaka Mikoto stretched out her hand, and all the runes on her hand lit up, a flash of lightning appearing.

It's time for it to end.

"Please stop."

Just then, a flash of blue light appeared, the whole world froze, and a small humanoid figure appeared before the two of them.

Author's Note:

Second update.

055 Lightning that tears the sky apart

If Mo Mo still had her memories, she would realize that the petite figure standing before the two girls was none other than Nagato Yuki.

However, at this time, Nagato Yuki was too petite, only about ten centimeters tall, even shorter than many humanoid figurines.

However, despite her petite stature, her power seemed considerable. The moment she appeared, she appeared to have activated quantum acceleration, causing Mo Mo's mental world, which was already accelerated tens of thousands of times, to accelerate even further.

As a result, everything came to a standstill except for Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki.

This is how the same thing?

The same question lingered in the minds of Misaki Shokuhou and Misaka Mikoto, but it was clear that the petite figure in front of them had no intention of explaining it to them.

"Scan...scan complete, determined to be native inhabitants of the world. Determination...determination complete, determined to be spontaneous and autonomous behavior."

"Warning! Please cease your actions immediately. You are attempting to release a prisoner held by the SOS Brigade, which will be considered an act of hostility towards the SOS Brigade."

“If you continue this hostile behavior, the self-regulatory authorities will launch an attack on you, and your lives will be in mortal danger.”

The inorganic, mechanical voice emanated from the petite doll, giving Misaka Mikoto and Shokuhou Misaki an unreal feeling. The two stared at Nagato Yuki in a daze for a few seconds before finally reacting.

"Who are you people? What is the SOS Brigade? What do you mean by 'you prisoners'? What did Momo do wrong? Why are you treating him like this?!"

The appearance of the petite Nagato Yuki and the changes in the surrounding world did not frighten Misaka Mikoto; on the contrary, it inspired her courage. It was clear, just as Shokuhou Misaki had said, that they had encountered the truth of the matter.

Although the situation before her was far beyond Misaka Mikoto's comprehension, this did not prevent her from continuing to uphold her courage and pursue her goal.

The life-threatening situation that Nagato Yuki mentioned was something Misaka Mikoto had already mentally prepared herself for when she planned to enter Momo's mental world, since it was a difficulty that even a professional like Shokuhou Misaki had struggled with.

That alone is not enough to scare Misaka Mikoto.

Unfortunately, Misaka Mikoto's questioning was destined to be fruitless, as the petite Nagato Yuki's answer consisted of only four words.

"No comment."

"You bastard..."

"Final warning. You have ten seconds to choose. If you do not retreat by then, the SOS Brigade will attack you in self-defense. You will bear the consequences."

Then, the petite Nagato Yuki began the countdown, and the helpless Misaka Mikoto looked at Shokuhou Misaki, only to find that Shokuhou Misaki was deep in thought.

Rather than deep thought, her silence seemed to suggest a silent communication. A faint light flickered in her eyes, like an indicator light during a phone call.

"She's bluffing."

Misaki Shokuhou's eyes quickly dimmed, and she said, "This guy in front of us doesn't have much power. She's mobilizing the spiritual power here, and she's not an intelligent individual. She's more like a defense program."

"That means..."

"In other words, the one who truly sealed Mo Mo is not here. Right now, this is the largest defensive force activated by this sealing method. If we can destroy this force, the force preventing Mo Mo from waking up will probably be completely eliminated."

Misaka Mikoto understood, a smile appearing on her lips, and said, "Then what are we waiting for!"

The red and white lines on her arm lit up, and a bolt of lightning shot out from Misaka Mikoto's hand. Just like before, it immediately tore open the skin on Misaka Mikoto's hand. However, this time, the torn skin was not only on Misaka Mikoto's fingertips, but also started from her fingertips and followed the lines on her hand all the way to her wrist, creating a terrible wound.

This also shows that Misaka Mikoto used all her strength even knowing that she would get injured.

The surging current transformed into a lightning spear that shot out. The petite Nagato Yuki in the distance did not dodge and was instantly reduced to ashes upon being struck by the lightning.

The lightning continued its relentless advance, shooting straight into the sky and striking the SOS Brigade emblem that was getting closer and closer. The massive SOS Brigade emblem shuddered violently, and a huge crack appeared from the part struck by the lightning, with the crack showing a tendency to spread larger and larger.

"Success!"

Misaka Mikoto was overjoyed and clenched her fist tightly. Then, she instantly grimaced in pain. Looking down, she saw that her right hand, from which she had unleashed the most powerful electric shock gun, was bleeding profusely. At the same time, red and white lines continued to rise up her forearm, already past her elbow.

Misaka Mikoto had long been aware of the terrifying power of this corrosive force. However, right now, compared to her worry about her arm being corrupted, Misaka Mikoto was filled with more joy.

Is it finally over...?