Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

Alaya glanced at Momo with a puzzled look, seemingly unaware of what had happened. At that moment, Gaia, who had initially appeared terrified, suddenly changed her expression, making a face at Momo before becoming nonchalant, as if nothing had occurred.

Mo Mo's lips twitched... He had worried for nothing. It turned out that Gaia, that guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes, was ultimately just a little bitch who deliberately came to tease Mo Mo and, incidentally, sow discord between him and Alaya.

However, this action also put Mo Mo at ease, because Gaia's action meant that she herself understood that what happened between her and Mo Mo was only something to joke about and tease Mo Mo, and obviously she didn't dare to really tell Mo Mo what had just happened between them.

This made Momo even more suspicious. What was Gaia's mentality when she did those things to Momo?

Perhaps she planted a landmine that she could remotely detonate in order to prevent a future split between Momo and Alaya?

Alaya didn't get the answer she wanted, but it seemed she didn't intend to ask further, probably concluding that Gaia was deliberately doing something irrelevant again.

Alai then asked Momo, "What are your plans for the world going forward?"

Mo Mo was taken aback upon hearing this, and asked, "The world that follows?"

Mo Mo was stunned not because he didn't understand what Alaya meant.

However, in reality, Momo's mission world this time is actually the IS world. Although Momo stayed in Academy City for more than a month and eventually even moved the entire Academy City back to Valhalla, the main storyline of the mission is still in the IS world.

There, the heroic spirits of Momo, led by Artoria, are facing a war—a war far more devastating than the one they faced in the world of Code Geass.

It turns out that after Momo fell into Academy City due to the attack by SOS Brigade Leader Daimyojin, in the gap between Yui contacting Alaya and rushing back to the IS world, Nagato Yuki and the IS world suffered a major blow.

Momo was unaware of Nagato Yuki's condition, but through Artoria, he learned that the IS world had suffered an unknown type of attack, causing a global catastrophe. One-tenth of the world's cities were destroyed, hundreds of millions died or were displaced, and all of this plunged the economies and order of several major countries into chaos.

At this point, everyone should have been thinking about uniting to end these disasters and helping each other rebuild their homes. However, this was just an idealistic thought; the reality was the exact opposite of that beautiful ideal—dark and ugly.

In the aftermath of a massive disaster, what awaits everyone is not a united effort to rebuild their homes, but rather a collective attack by major powers on neighboring countries, igniting a massive war that engulfs the entire world.

After all, it's much easier to rob other people's wealth to replenish one's own resources than to painstakingly rebuild.

Of course, this was not the most important reason that ignited the war.

The most important reason is that the combat capabilities of IS mobile suits, which were restricted in most aspects and even became competitive events in the original work, have had their combat power limitations lifted.

Originally, the core technology of IS could only be invented and manufactured by the genius scientist Dr. Shinonono Tsukasa, and the power of IS was also tightly limited by him. After all, Shinonono Tsukasa did not invent IS to make it a weapon for the world to use and kill.

However, due to this disaster, Shinonono no Tsukasa's younger sister, Shinonono no Houki, was also affected and suffered severe injuries. Even with Shinonono no Tsukasa's skills, she could not be fully cured.

Fueled by rage and despair, Shinonono Tsukasa vowed to find the mastermind behind this global catastrophe and punish them with violence. She was also one of the few who realized these calamities were not caused by natural occurrences, leading her to conclude that the world had fallen into the madness of some genius like herself.

Unfortunately, Shinonono Tsukasa wouldn't understand that the force that triggered the IS world catastrophe came from outside the world, and no matter how hard Shinonono Tsukasa searched, she would find nothing. This result only fueled Shinonono Tsukasa's despair and anger, and this anger, through the unlocked IS, ignited a war between major powers, burning the entire world.

This is the current state of the IS world, and the same state of affairs that Artoria and the others face. Without Momo's existence and the support of the trading authority, even with Artoria and the others' talents, carrying out missions in the IS world is exceptionally difficult.

However, more than a month has passed. With its combat strength, the Knightmare which is different from IS but can be mass-produced, as well as various other war weapons and the support of Valhalla, Artoria and the others, backed by China, have gained a foothold and have their own local army.

It is clear that China attaches great importance to the Knightmare technology brought by Artoria. Although everyone knows that the combat power of Knightmare is far inferior to that of IS, Knightmare can be mass-produced and used to arm the army. In contrast, there are only 467 cores of IS, which are controlled by Shinonono Tsukasa.

When it comes to prioritizing quantity over quality, China has a deep historical tradition and tactical experience, so Mo Mo was not at all surprised that Artoria and her group were valued by China.

The latest news reports that Artoria has begun trying to contact the enraged Shinonono Tsukasa. After all, injuries that are incurable in the IS world are different here in Momo's world. As long as Artoria can persuade... cough cough, convince Shinonono Houki and Shinonono Tsukasa to become Heroic Spirits, what injury can't be healed?

This time, Momo couldn't enter the IS world because, according to the rules, even though Momo left without entering, he was still considered out and couldn't re-enter. Once Momo's heroic spirits also failed, the mission would be considered a failure.

However, due to the special circumstances this time, with Alaya's permission, Yui temporarily assumed Momo's position. She could mobilize the power of the Hall of Heroes to provide various forms of support to Artoria and the others in the IS world, and could also send Heroic Spirits into the IS world. It was precisely because of this that Artoria and the others were able to gain a foothold so quickly.

Furthermore, according to the plan, everyone who has just transformed from a girl into a Heroic Spirit in Academy City will be guided by Yui into the IS world to join Artoria's ranks and help her complete this mission.

Especially the 20,000 sisters; even if only a portion of them went, it would be enough to completely help Artoria build her powerful team. Although Knightmare's combat strength is not as good as IS's, Momo believes that with Artoria's abilities, conquering the entire world is only a matter of time.

The only thing that really bothered Momo was that, as the head of the family, he was supposed to just watch helplessly this time. Because Momo couldn't enter the IS world or go to other worlds, he could only watch the heroic spirits in the IS world while he stayed home alone as a full-time husband.

But now, Alaya's words made Momo's eyes light up instantly. Could it be that Momo could directly enter the next world?

Alaya naturally understood Mo Mo's doubts and said, "With your current strength, there's no reason why you can't take over the IS world. So I can help you open the next world ahead of time, which can be considered as saving you useless time."

Momo nodded, clearly a slight favor from Alaya towards him. Gaia, on the other side, looked up at the sky angrily but didn't say much. It was obvious that although Gaia was angry, she didn't want to interfere in the IS world issue because she felt guilty.

Alaya grasped this point and intended to continue to provide some assistance to Momo.

"And I have another reason for doing this."

After saying that, Alaya pointed her finger, and a bow made of red hair ribbon suddenly appeared on Momo's wrist. The ribbon swayed gently, just as it had when it was still on her owner.

In an instant, the person who had been with Mo Mo since the beginning of her journey into the world of anime returned to her, smiling as she looked at her.

022 Red and Black

The moment Mo Mo saw the headband and bow, she immediately fell silent.

Her master was Reimu Hakurei, who had left Momo long ago. Ever since Reimu tied the ribbon to Momo's wrist when she left, the ribbon had remained on Momo's wrist.

In the final moments before Reimu Hakurei left, she imbued this hairband with a slight attribute using her last bit of supreme divine power. The most basic attribute is that it will exist within Momo's Valhalla, and under normal circumstances, it will be invisible.

All of this was Reimu Hakurei's own decision. This small headband has become a Noble Phantasm without any attributes or power, destined to accompany Momo forever, unless one day, her master personally removes it from Momo's wrist.

This also became a way for Momo to express his longing for Reimu Hakurei. However, Momo was not a sentimental man who would let his worries distract him from his present affairs.

Momo knew very well that if she wanted to see Reimu Hakurei again as soon as possible, it was more practical to improve herself and shorten the time until that day arrived rather than getting stuck in her own emotions.

Mo Mo thought this way, and that's what she did. Currently, Mo Mo's side already possesses considerable power. A Knightmare team comparable to a nation-level powerhouse, a mechanical legion, 20,000 exceptionally talented female warriors, and ability users about to unleash their full potential—all of this gives Mo Mo increasing confidence.

Now, will this confidence finally translate into Momo's plan to find Reimu Hakurei?

Momo didn't rush to respond to Alaya, but a surge of emotion was already rising uncontrollably within him. Now, Momo couldn't help but wonder if, had he been more insistent back then, he might have let Reimu Hakurei remain in Valhalla.

Momo knew that Reimu Hakurei's home was in Gensokyo. But in that state, a lot must have happened to Reimu Hakurei, and perhaps when she returned to Gensokyo, she wouldn't revert to the lazy red and white witch that Momo remembered.

Now, what kind of attitude and appearance does that person in my memory have as she waits for Momo?

This anxiety churned within Mo Mo, making it difficult for her to maintain a semblance of composure. And this composure crumbled completely with the subsequent change in the ribbon on Mo Mo's wrist.

The ribbon... turned black.

Along the fluttering ribbon, something resembling black mud gradually seeped into the red ribbon, staining it. The ribbon, once vibrant and full of life, had become dirty and repulsive.

This black power meandered upwards along the ribbon, eventually even seeping into the bow on Momo's wrist, as if it wanted to dye the entire bow black.

However, at that moment, the red on the bow seemed to come alive, becoming vivid and lifelike, and the bright red color even began to flow, like blood.

The blood-red color seemed to burn with fiery power. This red color rushed down the bow and finally clashed with the black power. They bumped into each other and were locked in a stalemate at the edge of Mo Mo's wrist.

However, Mo Mo vaguely sensed that this crimson power was gradually fading away, seemingly already running out of steam.

"what is this?"

Mo Mo's voice was low and calm, yet it suppressed an anger that anyone could hear. This anger was like a hidden torrent beneath the deep sea, ready to unleash a monstrous wave at any moment.

"This ribbon carries the karma of Reimu Hakurei. All I did was make her reflect on Reimu Hakurei's current situation. How you handle everything from now on, and how you decide to act, is up to you."

Alaya clearly doesn't intend to tell Momo directly what Reimu Hakurei encountered, or what Momo will face next. Perhaps this is because Alaya is still bound by a tug-of-war with Gaia and cannot reveal this information.

Of course, Alaya could simply be too lazy to explain, since, as she said, how to decide and act is Momo's business; she only cares about the results of Momo's actions. If Momo can't handle everything, she probably wouldn't mind finding another manager.

"I understand, but could you tell me why I'm receiving this preferential treatment? Also, I'm curious why Reimu became my guide in the first place, is there any connection between them?"

Alaya pondered for a moment, then said, "This is actually a problem. Back then, Reimu was nearly dying because she overburned her life force. I heard her plea and helped her once."

"As a way of repaying me, and also as a test for her, she accepted the task of becoming a guide. At that time, I seriously considered whether to find a more suitable manager from the world of anime, since it doesn't matter to me where the manager comes from."

Upon hearing this, Mo Mo opened his mouth in surprise. Could it be that Reimu Hakurei actually had a chance to become a manager, and even before Mo Mo?

Then Alaya's words made Momo gently close his eyes, and he didn't open them for a long time.

"Finally, after completing her role as a facilitator, she voluntarily declined the opportunity to become a manager, and instead used this opportunity to make a deal with me."

"When you're ready to forget her, I'll teach you a lesson and then throw you into Gensokyo."

After a long while, when Momo opened her eyes again, Alaya had disappeared, and only her sisters, who were looking at her with concern, were by her side.

"I haven't forgotten Reimu!"

Mo Mo sighed softly, his heart filled with self-reproach. Although objectively, Mo Mo had been accumulating strength to lay the foundation for entering Gensokyo, this reason was not enough to make him feel at ease.

How long has Reimu Hakurei been waiting in Gensokyo? Has she ever had tears welling up in her eyes or shed tears because she misses Momo?

"Dad, don't blame yourself, it's not my fault."

Yui gently comforted Momo, saying, "Besides, it's quite obvious that Lord Alaya didn't come to warn Daddy because he forgot about Reimu, but because Reimu might..."

Yui didn't continue speaking, and Momo didn't press her for details. Instead, she looked down at the black and red bow on her wrist and gritted her teeth.

Alaya came to advise Momo not because Momo wanted to forget Reimu Hakurei, but because Reimu Hakurei might not be able to wait any longer. Therefore, Alaya came to give Momo some advice, both to fulfill her promise to Reimu Hakurei and to provide Momo with some guidance and help.

"call……"

Mo Mo let out a long breath, forced a smile, and said, "Alright everyone, I'm fine. Misaka Misaka, let's all rest first. After going through so much, you must all be tired."

Mo Mo's words were true; after all, the younger sisters were all at the limits of human potential, and ultimately, they were still human. Having just gone through so much, each of them definitely needed relaxation and recuperation, both physically and mentally.

Last Order had been freed from her restraints. She came to Mo Mo's side, took his hand, and her face was full of worry. Although Last Order had returned to her petite appearance from the original story, this did not diminish her tenderness towards Mo Mo.

"Brother... Mo Mo, let's all share this burden, okay?"

Mo Mo's smile became a little more natural. He squatted down, stood up the last piece of hair that looked like a dormant ahoge, and then, to the last piece of food's surprise, kissed its lips.

"Isn't that the obvious thing to do, darling?"

"Darling...darling!"

Last Order's face flushed crimson instantly, as if only now realizing the change in her relationship with Momo. This shift left Last Order in a state of confusion, but she quickly realized that Momo needed her to do something.

This is the final piece of the story, and at this point, we need to show the demeanor of the main wife!

Well, it's not about competing with my older sister for her husband or anything... at least in front of 20,000 younger sisters, I need to maintain this attitude!

Last Order's eyes lit up, and she turned to look at her sisters. Although her face was still bloodshot, she puffed out her chest and said triumphantly, "Alright everyone, let's go and rest. Otherwise, if we lose our lives, won't our big brother have to worry about us?"

"Oh right, how about we all go eat red bean rice together? Ahhh, I think this is a brilliant idea, everyone won't object, right?"

If no one objected to the final creation, almost all the sisters' eyes lit up. After becoming Momo's people, eating red bean rice together with 20,000 people was definitely an exciting and memorable experience.

The younger sisters glanced at Mo Mo reluctantly a few times, but still left in an orderly fashion, after all, what Mo Mo needed most at that moment was peace and quiet.

"dad……"

"I'm fine, Yui."

Watching his sisters leave, Mo Mo's emotions stabilized. The fact that twenty thousand of his sisters had become his people made the responsibility on his shoulders feel like a mountain. However, this didn't crush him; instead, the pressure gave him more courage when facing the changes on Reimu's side.

Mo Mo survived being weighed down by 20,000 people, so what is there that Mo Mo wouldn't dare to shoulder?

"Now, could you please investigate what changes have occurred to me and my sisters? I feel that Lord Alaya must have done something to us."

Upon hearing this, Yui immediately checked Momo's attributes and discovered that Momo had an extra strange attribute.