Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

043 Let's make a big deal!

"To be precise, I have never had a gender."

The Dragon God was initially a little embarrassed, as discussing personal matters with someone was clearly a first for it. However, it quickly adapted to the situation, since its best outcome was to remain dependent on others.

“I was born into this world, and the world nurtured me. My existence predates the birth of all things and life. At that time, life did not exist, and naturally, there was no gender.”

Gradually, the Dragon God seemed to adjust his mindset and became more composed, saying, "However, if I really had to be given a gender... I'll just consider myself male."

Upon hearing this, Mo Mo's expression seemed to instantly lose interest. The Dragon God noticed this as well, and its heart skipped a beat. It immediately and subconsciously said, "Actually, if you think about it seriously, being a female is also appropriate. Although I am not the creator of everything in mythology, caring for all living things should be the behavior of a female, right?"

"So you mean you're hermaphroditic?"

Mo Mo's face turned horrified, and the Dragon God quickly denied it, saying, "No, what I mean is that I can change my appearance according to your wishes. The appearance is just a facade to me."

"Very good. A cute girl with a boy's heart, or a strong man with a girl's heart, Mo Mo, are you finally going to break the boundaries and even ignore gender?"

Gaia, who was still entangled with another clone, overheard this conversation and immediately mocked Mo Mo. Mo Mo ignored Gaia; how could this little girl think so lowly of people? Was Mo Mo that kind of person?

As an elderly person who has experienced many hardships but remains pure in mind and body, Mo Mo has long passed the age of youthful restlessness and would not think about such things all day long!

"Manager, what do you think... should I be male or female?"

When it comes to survival, moral integrity is obviously something that can be discarded. Clearly, the little dragon in front of Mo Mo is on the verge of moral collapse. If Mo Mo were to say that Da Zhe is a girl, the dragon god would probably do the same without hesitation, and the dragon god's change would attract a lot of perverted cheers.

The world is going to the dogs, and people's hearts are no longer what they used to be!

Clearly, ** is the true justice!

Unfortunately, Mo Mo didn't have that kind of perverse interest. He had a serious reason for asking the Dragon God.

"Alright, ignore that crazy little girl over there. I have my reasons for asking you these questions."

Mo Mo's expression immediately turned serious. He said, "Dragon God, I can spare your life, and even grant you a new life. However, before becoming a manager, I was first and foremost a merchant. Are you willing to exchange your most precious possession for your new life?"

"If you're willing, you'll probably become the second hero of another world in my world, and from then on you'll be under the leadership of me and the Heroic Spirits in Valhalla. Among them are many girls who originally came from Gensokyo; you should know of their existence."

"As for whether you are male or female... cough, isn't this my world where we have to consider all sorts of things like food, clothing, shelter, and transportation? You can't always maintain this appearance when you go there. Remember to choose an image that belongs to you."

Upon hearing this, the Dragon God nodded, and the illusory Dragon God seemed to relax considerably, no longer so tense. Clearly, Mo Mo's question had just tested the Dragon God's integrity, and the Dragon God's integrity had withstood this brutal test.

Under Mo Mo's gaze, the Dragon God transformed into a burly, rugged man—clearly, this was the human form the Dragon God perceived himself to be. Mo Mo breathed a sigh of relief; if the Dragon God with this self-perception had become a cute girl, Mo Mo probably would have truly embarked on a path of no return.

"My lord, what do you wish to obtain from me? I have nothing left, no power whatsoever."

The Dragon God's voice was tinged with melancholy, but even more so with helplessness. However, a hint of expectation flickered in his eyes as he looked at Mo Mo. A manager was undoubtedly a transcendent being; perhaps this manager before him could bring about a miracle?

"No, although you no longer have divine power and are no longer a god who can summon wind and rain or even create and destroy the world, you still have your own power, even power that belongs only to you."

Mo Mo looked intently at the Dragon God and said, "Dragon God, there's a saying from my hometown that you might not know. It goes like this..."

"Knowledge is power."

"Therefore, I will buy all your power, all your knowledge, all your understanding of this world, and the knowledge, experience, and technology to control all the power in this world."

These words were Mo Mo's way of speaking to the Dragon God using his trading power. The Dragon God's eyes widened the moment he sensed the trading power, as if marveling at its strength.

"In contrast, I cannot guarantee that I can do anything for you. After all, your goal is simple: to kill Gilgamesh and drive out these enemies. Even if I possess your power, I probably cannot fully accomplish that. I can only promise you that I will do my best to do it."

Even so, are you still willing to do business with me?

"Hey!"

Gaia, seemingly sensing something from afar, said, "You..."

Gaia, who had initially seemed determined to stop Momo, suddenly changed her mind and asked timidly, "Are you really going to do this? Have you considered the consequences?"

The one who answered her was Momo, who was standing beside her. Momo gently patted Gaia's head and said, "What else can I do? I have my reasons for doing this. A hungry person will swallow food without hesitation even if they know it's poisoned. My loved ones are fighting desperately right now, so I can't be an exception."

In the afterlife, the arrival of half of Valhalla was an irresistible lure for Momo.

Gaia was silent for a few seconds, then punched Mo Mo's clone with a small fist, saying with a hint of anger, "I can't be bothered with you anymore, just don't regret it!"

Mo Mo, standing before the Dragon God, shrugged, looked at the Dragon God, and asked, "What's your decision?"

“You knew about my decision from the beginning, didn’t you? You said you are a businessman, and I have to admit that you have an excellent business mind. I never imagined that someone would do business with me.”

"I agree. Perhaps you're right, knowledge is power. I hope my knowledge can enhance your power. As for whether you can avenge me... I think you will. With this deal, you can become a terrifying force."

“I will not ask for a time limit. I only ask that one day Gilgamesh will feel our pain, and that will be enough.”

The Dragon God laid out his conditions, and the deal between the two sides was on the scales. After thinking for a moment, Momo nodded and said, "I agree. No matter what Gilgamesh's reasons are, he must be punished for what he has done. I will do everything in my power to do so."

"make a deal!"

044 The Dispute Between Gods

Both the Dragon Balls and the Dragon God disappeared. After agreeing to Momo's conditions, the Dragon God became the second person to join Momo's faction in the afterlife. He could then choose to live as an ordinary person in the afterlife, or he could choose to accept Momo's summons and serve him.

As a result of the transaction, the knowledge belonging to the Dragon God also flooded into Momo's will. This knowledge, being that of a god, instantly made Momo understand the experience and knowledge that a creator-level being should possess, as well as all the knowledge that should be mastered.

However, an unexpected incident occurred!

In an instant, the two Momos still there exploded into quantum light, becoming the most basic points of light. The points of light drifted aimlessly, seemingly having lost all guidance, and would soon dissipate.

The same thing happened to all of Mo Mo's clones, and even to the afterlife, causing anomalies there as well. It's important to understand that the will of the entire afterlife is Mo Mo's will, and now Mo Mo's will seems to have collapsed, plunging the entire afterlife into immense chaos.

The afterlife is not a world with a complete system of rules; its operation in the original work is due to the existence of programs. After Momo took over the programs, it operates based on Momo's will and guidance.

Now that Momo's will has vanished, the countless rules that were forcibly glued together are like an operating system that has triggered a bug, popping up countless error dialog boxes. A series of lockouts and crashes are shaking the foundation of the system, and the terrifying disaster known as the Blue Screen is about to strike.

If things have come to this, the only way to save the world is to reboot it. And rebooting the world would undoubtedly require starting anew from the Big Bang or the Creator's creation. But after death, the world loses Momo's will. Once the blue screen appears, who can take on the task of rebooting?

Without a doubt, no one can do that.

"Looks like I've lost."

Alaya's voice suddenly rang in Gaia's ears, while Gaia, who had been silently watching everything, seemed lost in thought. Hearing Alaya's voice, a hint of sadness appeared in her eyes, and she said, "Little Alaya, must it really come to this?"

"Wasn't our bet already set up?"

Alaya's voice carried a hint of ease and contentment as he said, "Right now, in his pursuit of greater power, he's even risking his own life. The knowledge of a true god instantly shattered his will, and clearly, he has no chance to regain himself afterward. I, too, have no further opportunity to challenge you."

"We've used up all three chances. It's clear that while the world of anime is one dimension lower than ours, it's still not an advantage that humans can easily grasp. As expected, inferior creatures like humans should just stay on Earth and wait for their own demise."

“Even with the vast world system of the two-dimensional realm, with its endless possibilities, three-dimensional humans should not interfere. Because they have their own masters, and they will develop their own will. All of these wills are what you value, Gaia; they are your children, Gaia, and they have the same value as me.”

"How benevolent you are, Lord Gaia."

Alaya's tone carried a hint of sarcasm as he said, "Very well, things have come to this point, and I have nothing more to say. Lord Gaia, just stick to your principles and quietly wait for me to die. In any case, the human species is just a fleeting moment in your life, nothing to worry about."

Alaya speaks words of self-abandonment, as if she has already drawn a line under the future of humanity. And indeed, this is the case. As intelligent beings, humans have no advantage over the countless worlds and creatures in the two-dimensional world. If three-dimensional humans cannot even utilize their only dimensional advantage, then humanity might as well obediently stay within its own small territory and fend for itself.

"Little Ye..."

Gaia's voice was low as she said, "Don't underestimate the potential of humanity itself. There's nothing you humans can't do on your own. Why do you insist on focusing on the two-dimensional world? The three-dimensional world also has endless possibilities. How much of the entire three-dimensional world has humanity actually utilized?"

"Why... can't we put away our greed and plundering? Why... can't we consider the possibility of peaceful coexistence?"

"Greed and plunder, isn't that the essence of humanity? As for so-called peaceful coexistence... where in the world is there any peace? There is only the law of the jungle and a relative balance."

Alaya responded to Gaia's persuasion without hesitation, saying, "Alright, we don't need to argue about this anymore. Fine, I'll tell you the truth today. I've always claimed that all of this is for humanity's own sake, but Lady Gaia... no, Mother, I'm doing this for you too!"

"The emergence of the two-dimensional world was unexpected for both of us. I understand your feeling of regarding everything in the two-dimensional world as your child. You have been lonely for too long, and humans and I are not easy children to deal with. Once you see more adorable children, you can't help but want to take care of them."

"But you're wrong, Mother. The two-dimensional world is still the two-dimensional world. Although the whole world was born because of you and me, because of humanity, and is incredibly similar to the three-dimensional world in countless ways, it is ultimately another dimension."

"In the end, countless versions of me and countless versions of you will be born in this world, and they will eventually become as powerful as you and me. Even... even compared to a three-dimensional world, a terrifying and enormous entity will be born in the two-dimensional world system, an existence that is even higher than you and me."

“When that day comes, Mother, how can you guarantee that your so-called children will be filial? How can you guarantee that they won’t reach into the three-dimensional world?”

Alaya's voice gradually turned cold, as if she could already see that day coming, and the vulnerability of the three-dimensional world when faced with the invasion of the two-dimensional world's power.

"Your mercy is nothing more than the pity of a supreme deity for the pitiful beings beneath him. If one day you are overthrown and fall from your pedestal, what fate awaits you and the entire three-dimensional world?"

Silence flowed between the two supreme gods.

"Forget it... I've said these things more than once, and we've argued about them countless times, but it still won't lead to anything, will it?"

045 Breakup

"After all, being together is a completely new situation for both of us, and everything has to start from our own assumptions. As for the only reference... that ignorant newborn, the being who broke the dimensional barrier, we came to completely different conclusions, and we never reached a consensus from the beginning."

"It's over, it's all over. Lord Gaia, a bet is a bet. What happens in the two-dimensional and three-dimensional worlds afterward is beyond my control."

"I only hope... that your kindness and compassion will bring about a good outcome."

Alaya sighed softly, seemingly having given up all hope in Gaia's saintly heart.

"I only hope that you can give me and humanity one last chance to restart the entire two-dimensional world. I hope that the restart of the two-dimensional world can give humanity in the three-dimensional world enough opportunities for development... Please, this is my last request."

Alaya's request was met with a long silence from Gaia. After a long while, Gaia gently waved her hands, summoning the two chaotic wisps of quantum light that seemed on the verge of dissipating at any moment into her embrace, and pressed her hands together.

Then, Gaia gently kneaded the quantum light with both hands, as if treating it like clay, and soon a blurry human figure was formed. However, without the guidance of her will, the quantum light could not maintain any shape, and every second slipped away from Gaia's hands.

"You should understand the significance of restarting the world of anime. Everything in the world of anime will evolve anew from the very beginning of the so-called original works, and the destruction that has taken place in the world of anime will return to its original state."

"This will certainly restore the current chaotic world of anime to its original state, giving you and me more time to prepare and deal with it, but at the same time, it also means that all your efforts will be in vain."

"The previous two managers were one thing, but that her... she'll probably disappear too. In the end, even Mo Mo, the manager you have such high hopes for, will die without a burial place. Don't you care about any of this? By now, many beings in the entire anime world, like you and me, have grown up. Can you bear to bring them all back to their original state?"

"What's there to be reluctant about?" Alaya's voice carried a hint of coldness as she said, "They're just a few individuals. Isn't it normal for them to sacrifice themselves for the group? Besides, the so-called growth that pleases you makes me restless and unable to eat or sleep."

Alaya seemed to be angry, her words filled with intense rage. She said, "What, even you, Lord Gaia, disagree with this request? I no longer expect you to give up the two-dimensional world for me and humanity. Are you now going to abandon me and humanity for the sake of the two-dimensional world's rotation?"

"Ah... I see!"

Alaya, with a tone of sudden realization, gave a self-deprecating laugh and said, "I understand now. So I'm already a pitiful abandoned wretch? Then I really have nothing to say. As a pitiful abandoned child, I wish you, Mother, and your new children a happy life, and I hope that your new children will all be filial and good children."

"One thing for the future: if your children are unfilial, don't forget that there were once earthlings from the third dimension, and I, who were wholeheartedly concerned for your safety..."

"enough!"

The little girl Gaia was furious, her voice filled with undeniable severity. This severity silenced Alaya's voice instantly; it seemed that only at this moment did Gaia reveal her overwhelming authority.

"No need for sarcasm, Xiao Ye. I understand what you're thinking, and I know what you're hoping for. Indeed... what I hope for is very dangerous for you and humanity. I really shouldn't drag you and all of humanity into potentially dangerous situations for my own expectations."

"Perhaps I should think of it this way: although I am the highest god in the three-dimensional world, who gave birth to humanity and you, and humanity in turn led to the birth of the two-dimensional world, it does not mean that I can decide your and humanity's future fate and make you and humanity pay the price for my own expectations."

"Do not……"

Alaya's somewhat ethereal voice came, saying, "If you really made that request directly, there probably wouldn't be so many problems. As children, what is there to be unwilling or complain about when we would risk everything, even our lives, for our parents? I can guarantee that humanity is willing to die generously for the fate of the Earth."

"But humans and you won't die for my own desires, and I've figured that out."