Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

Failing an exam is a tragic experience for one person, but if two people fail at the same time, they might even raise their eyebrows, high-five, and mock each other, saying, "Hey, I knew you wouldn't pass either!"

This is not a noble act, but it is very practical, widespread, and effective.

However, this almost pure worship is also very fragile. Because this worship has no foundation, meaning that Ilya worshipped Gilgamesh, the all-powerful ruler, in such a way when she had nothing and could not ask anyone for help.

This is similar to the ancient people who were powerless against most of the dangers around them. Because of these dangers, they felt awe, and thus they revered the gods, becoming completely immersed in what we now call feudal superstition.

Now, Kiritsugu Emiya has returned. Unlike Illya in the original story, Illya now purely loves and respects her father, Kiritsugu Emiya, and their memories together are filled with happiness. Kiritsugu Emiya's arrival undoubtedly shattered Illya's previously obsessive yet fragile faith in Gilgamesh, pulling the child back to her original memories and life.

And now, her father placed her hand in Momo's, in the hand of this handsome older brother with a warm smile. Moreover, this older brother promised to take her to find her mother. With all this, why wouldn't Ilya trust this older brother?

In contrast, it was Kiritsugu Emiya who hesitated. He looked at Momo, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back, because he knew the true nature of the matter. He was going to send his daughter into Momo's sphere of influence, which was essentially to let Illya rely on Momo and receive Momo's protection.

Of course, Kiritsugu Emiya was well aware that this protection and reliance were not without reason. Having wandered the gray world of the Type-Moon universe, Kiritsugu had naturally witnessed countless evils and also looked up to the few glimmers of light. Momo was the light he could see right now, and even if he were to entrust his daughter entirely to Momo, he could feel somewhat at ease.

But Ilya was his precious daughter, and how could he bear to give her away?

"Don't worry, Kiritsugu Emiya, I'm a father too."

Momo gave Emiya Kiritsugu a kind and gentle smile, which wasn't difficult for him. After all, Momo was over a hundred years old, and back in the three-dimensional world, he had used his kind and gentle smile to bewitch... no, to warmly encourage countless energetic children.

“My daughter and I get along very well. I can proudly tell you that she trusts me unconditionally. We love each other deeply, and this sincere affection has never changed.”

"Because it wasn't innocent at all from the beginning."

Yui couldn't help but complain to Momo, and then said, "Daddy, Daddy, I'm your daughter too! Why am I treated differently from other daughters? No, Yui wants to be Daddy's daughter too, and enjoy the same treatment as that philanderer's daughter!"

Momo listened carefully to Yui's protest, then quickly ignored it and temporarily shut down Yui's communication permissions, leaving Yui sobbing as if she was heartbroken to the extreme.

However, not only Mo Mo, but no one else tried to comfort Yui. Because while Yui was covering her face and wailing, behind her fingers were a pair of large, expectant, dark eyes searching around.

"Is that so? That's good."

Kiritsugu Emiya considered himself to have a good eye for people. Looking at the confidence and sincerity on Momo's young face, he was certain that Momo did indeed have a daughter as a relative. Since he could get along so well with his other daughters, surely Momo could treat Illya well?

I hope... I hope Ilya can truly find protection, become strong and composed, and then live a truly free and happy life.

"I only hope that you can treat Ilya like your own daughter!"

"Of course!"

Mo Mo's smile became even more genuine!

"Hey!"

At this moment, Haruhi Suzumiya could no longer hold back and opened her mouth. She felt that if she didn't do something, she would probably really be assumed to be a criminal who trafficked young girls, and then be looked at with hostility by everyone on Mo Mo's side, right?

In truth, Haruhi Suzumiya didn't care how the enemy viewed her. However, Haruhi Suzumiya was no longer alone; she represented the SOS Brigade and all its members, and she could not allow the honor of the SOS Brigade to be tarnished.

"What you just said... that you believe we didn't kidnap Ilya, is that true?"

"No, you kidnapped Ilya and were going to feed her to monsters! You are villains, you are demons!"

However, in response to Haruhi Suzumiya's words, Illya stuck out her tongue and made a face. Clearly, now with a powerful backer, Illya was no longer afraid of Haruhi Suzumiya or Retsu Unohana, who had fed her to the monster fish. At the same time, Illya's words were the most powerful accusation, causing Haruhi Suzumiya's face to instantly darken to its limit. It seemed that this time, the SOS Brigade was truly in a situation from which there was no way to clear their name.

She had inadvertently tarnished the SOS Brigade's reputation, something Haruhi Suzumiya clearly couldn't bear. She turned to Momo and said, "You just said you trusted us, so why aren't you saying anything now?"

Mo Mo waved to Haruhi Suzumiya, signaling her to calm down. He crouched down to meet the gaze of the petite Illya, smiling broadly, and asked, "Illya, do you believe in your big brother?"

Ilya seemed somewhat dazed. She had just accepted the invitation from the Hall of Heroes, and now the Hall of Heroes was imparting basic knowledge to her. At the same time, Momo, holding Ilya's hand tightly, emitted a white light that flowed into Ilya's body, slowly but warmly passing through every corner and every cell.

"Yes, Ilya believes in her big brother!"

This time, Illya's voice was free of the hesitation it had shown moments before, replaced by unwavering resolve. She understood her current identity; she was about to officially become a Heroic Spirit, a partner who would fight and live alongside Momo. Her trust in Momo even surpassed that of her father, Kiritsugu Emiya.

“Then, Ilya,” Momo whispered in Ilya’s ear, “would you sell me everything you have?”

073 Kiritsugu's excellent assist

Ilya blinked blankly, not understanding what this meant for a moment, but almost instantly, her face turned visibly red.

"Sell everything to you? That means Ilya will belong to you from now on, and then she can be with you... like Mom and Dad?"

Ilya stammered, seemingly recalling some rather embarrassing memory. Momo immediately guessed what was going on, after all, Ilya was incredibly precocious and intelligent as an android. Although her temperament might be similar to that of an ordinary child, she might know more than most adults.

Perhaps at some point in time and place, when Kiritsugu Emiya was completely unguarded with Illya, she inadvertently witnessed the happy life of an adult couple, leaving an indelible painful memory in Illya's young mind.

How pitiful!

So let Momo redeem this painful memory!

Even if it means sacrificing one's own body!

“Ilya has misunderstood,” Momo coughed lightly, patted Ilya’s shoulder to calm her down, and said, “Don’t let your father misunderstand anything. We’re just having a perfectly normal discussion. If you upset your father, he might change his mind.”

Upon hearing this, Illya was slightly startled, and some of the blush on her face faded to a pale hue. She glanced back at Kiritsugu Emiya and, seeing a genuine hint of surprise and doubt in his eyes, obediently lowered her head, concealing the last trace of her blush.

“Big brother,” Ilya’s voice was still trembling slightly, but she was clearly much calmer. She said softly, “Big brother, can you tell me clearly what you want to do? Ilya is about to become your partner and Heroic Spirit. If it’s something that has to be done… Ilya won’t refuse.”

"Good boy!"

Momo gently pinched Ilya's nose, then swiftly used the Hall of Heroes's new power to implant a wisp of information into Ilya's mind. Ilya was slightly taken aback, but immediately understood Momo's entire plan.

"So, you mean you'll use your power, big brother, to instantly expel those nasty things from Ilya's body, and then use that to scare those guys who bully Ilya?"

“Yes, you can ask your older sister Yuuki about this later. I want to do the same thing to you. She is a powerful warrior, deeply trusted by me, and the sharp sword I use to slay enemies. Ilya, are you willing to let me do the same thing now?”

"A powerful sword, my brother's sword, so powerful..."

Ilya murmured to herself for a few seconds, the last trace of hesitation on her face vanishing. She nodded firmly to Momo and said, "Big brother, when I grow up, I will become your powerful sword. So come, big brother, whatever you do to Ilya, Ilya will accept you!"

Mo Mo's heart skipped a beat. Illya's innocent yet resolute gaze captivated him almost instantly. Thankfully, they were in a public place; otherwise, Mo Mo might have truly shown the same fatherly love he had for Kaguya Houraisan!

"Even if she doesn't grow up, Ilya is already a strong partner of mine, someone I can trust!"

Momo sincerely praised the lovely Ilya, then activated his trading power, purchasing all ownership of Ilya, just as he had done to Konno Yuuki. In this way, the black mud, clearly an external substance not belonging to Ilya's body, was instantly excluded by the trading power.

For a moment, everyone's vision blurred, and when they came to their senses, they saw that Ilya had slightly shifted her position. In her previous spot, a skeletal human model sculpted from thin black clay had appeared. The thin layer of black clay seemed to be writhing, for it had just been inside Ilya's body, reveling in the destructive experience.

Now, while Black Mud is on this side, Ilya is holding Momo's hand tightly on the other side.

Looking at the writhing black mud skeleton human model, and then at Ilya on Mo Mo's other side, with her fair complexion and delicate skin, like a delicate and cute doll, everyone instantly understood what had happened to Ilya.

The black mud on Ilya's body has been removed!

Moreover, it was completely removed, so much so that the black sludge remained exactly as it had been inside Ilya's body. Everyone felt a sudden urge to vomit, remembering how the black sludge had been wriggling inside Ilya.

Especially Kiritsugu Emiya, who had been somewhat worried seeing Illya talking to Momo with a rosy complexion and was about to come over to ask what was going on. But in the blink of an eye, Illya had moved, and all the black sludge inside her had been pulled out. Looking at Illya beside Momo, seeing her familiar face and the panicked expression on her face, Kiritsugu Emiya truly realized at that moment that his beloved daughter Illya was back, healthy Illya was back!

Unfortunately, Ilya is no longer her daughter.

"dad--"

Illya's vision went black, and she leaned against Momo. The black sludge being expelled from her body was undoubtedly beneficial, but it left Illya feeling utterly drained. Feeling extremely weak, Illya reached out her hand to Kiritsugu Emiya, hoping to hold his hand one last time.

Ilya knew her physical condition was dire, and following Momo's advice, she had to return to Valhalla immediately for physical reconstruction. Otherwise, she feared she would soon die and be forcibly dragged back to Valhalla.

"I'm here, Ilya."

Kiritsugu Emiya hurried over. He looked at Illya's outstretched, fair hand, noticing the unhealthy flush tinged with her whiteness, but dared not extend his hand again.

Illya had already had the black filth removed from her body, and at this moment she was undoubtedly clean and beautiful. However, her father, although he had received treatment from Momo, the black filth within him had not been completely removed. Thus, Emiya Kiritsugu was undoubtedly filthy.

Does a dirty father's hand have the right to hold his clean daughter's hand?

Momo has no right to answer this question, while Ilya certainly has the authority to answer it, but whether Emiya Kiritsugu's answer is correct.

Kiritsugu Emiya smiled his gentlest smile, but did not take Illya's hand. He said softly, "Rest well, Illya. Listen to your brother Momo. He will protect you, educate you, and help you grow into a capable person. Don't worry, we will meet again. I will go to your brother Momo's territory and strive to be a good citizen."

"But Dad..."

"No buts, Ilya. Finding Mom still depends on you. You have to work hard, Ilya, and find Alice as soon as possible. Only then will our family be truly reunited, do you understand?"

Illya stared blankly at Kiritsugu Emiya, and finally nodded.

She understood that in that short period of time, many things had changed.

074 You had no choice, Haruhi Suzumiya

It's clear that Ilya wasn't the only one who realized things had changed.

Everyone in the SOS Brigade, including Haruhi Suzumiya, looked grim.

The scene of father and daughter reuniting was touching, and the father entrusting his daughter to someone he trusted was heartwarming. However, all of this beautiful scene was undoubtedly met with skepticism from the SOS Brigade regarding their actions.

All of this seems to silently prove that the SOS Brigade really was the mastermind behind the kidnapping of Illya, causing her to be separated from her father forever.

In a battle of strength, even though the SOS Brigade is currently outnumbered, Haruhi Suzumiya and the others wouldn't be afraid, after all, they are veterans of battle. But now, they have lost on the issue of morality.

Mo Mo saw all of this and smiled to himself.

What kind of enemy is the most terrifying?

This is a complex question, but Momo can now provide an answer to the question of what kind of enemy is not frightening.

An enemy in shackles is not scary; the shackles are the enemy's weakness.

If Haruhi Suzumiya were still the same Haruhi Suzumiya, she could act with complete impunity. Combined with her immense power, she would undoubtedly be a huge problem for anyone. But now, Haruhi Suzumiya has put shackles on herself. While this has made the SOS Brigade powerful today, it has also become a constraint restricting her actions.

What you gain in one area, you lose in another. This is generally true of things in the world, with few exceptions.

Mo Mo preferred the seemingly powerful yet shackled Haruhi Suzumiya before him. After all, Mo Mo was a seasoned expert in playing by the rules and restrictions for over a hundred years.

Haruhi Suzumiya gritted her teeth, gathering her strength. She knew she couldn't wait any longer, or she would face a complete moral collapse. Nothing like this had ever happened before, and Haruhi instinctively believed that such a defeat would be far more severe than a defeat on the battlefield.

Ryoko Asakura clearly shared the same thought. She watched as Haruhi Suzumiya stepped forward without stopping her, even rapidly considering all possible responses, preparing for a verbal battle with Momo. In any case, today's events couldn't be characterized as the SOS Brigade attempting to kidnap an innocent girl.

This is a matter of principle, and principles cannot be tarnished!

However, before Haruhi Suzumiya could even open her mouth, a scene unfolded that made everyone in the SOS Brigade scream "Holy crap!"

At this moment, as a party involved in the incident, the only witness that SOS could try to win over—Illya, who was almost kidnapped by them—surprisingly revealed a calm smile. Her body transformed into light, and the light shimmered and merged into Momo's body, leaving only a relieved Kiritsugu Emiya and a satisfied Momo behind.

What's going on?

"What did you do!"

Haruhi Suzumiya felt her scalp tingling; what had just happened was far too misleading. Coupled with her hostility towards Momo, this led her to believe that Momo had eaten Illya.

It was a true and real act of devouring, turning the other into light and swallowing it into one's own body.

“This child is too tired, he needs treatment and rest. I know what you're thinking, but the child's father is here, he trusts me, so what right do you have to question me?”

Momo nodded to Kiritsugu Emiya, who clearly trusted Momo implicitly. As for the specifics of their transaction that made Kiritsugu so certain of Momo's trust, only the two of them knew.