Long Live Money in Anime Crossover

"Then eat more."

Their conversation was as simple as it could be, like children whispering to each other. Yet, this atmosphere seemed perfectly suited to them; there was absolutely no awkwardness between them.

This is actually why Momo left. Although Momo knew that she would get a high score in social skills, it was still awkward for her to keep trying to ease the atmosphere when facing two taciturn people.

Right now, the most beautiful sight is just the two of them sitting quietly, munching on pineapple buns.

"I'm leaving."

After finishing their pineapple buns, the two girls seemed to have ended their unspoken communication. Best nodded and asked, "Will you come again?"

Shana laughed and reached out towards Best's stomach, saying, "Can I... touch it?"

"Sure, we're friends!"

Faced with Best's smile, Shana no longer hesitated. She reached out and touched Best's belly, feeling the slight trembling of life, and her smile widened even more.

"I will come, I definitely will, the day he is born. At that time, everything will be over, and I can come and play often!"

After saying that, Shana stopped smiling and said solemnly, "I really have to go now. Goodbye."

This time, without waiting for Best's response, she left the room without looking back.

However, she did not leave Valhalla directly. Instead, after leaving Best's room, she walked to a secluded doorway and quietly looked up at the scenery of Aincrad.

"It's such a beautiful place!"

Shana sighed softly, and Mo Mo's voice came from behind her, saying, "If you want, you can stay here too."

"Is this an offer to recruit me, to make me like Best?"

Shana turned to look at Momo, her tone somewhat strange.

"Well, it's perfectly fine to be Best's friend as well."

Momo smiled elegantly, appearing completely magnanimous and unconcerned. Unfortunately, although Shana didn't fully understand Momo's true nature, looking at the countless girls in the Hall of Heroes, she vaguely understood quite a bit.

"Something feels... off. Best shouldn't be this happy. Aren't humans supposed to be monogamous...?"

Shana muttered to herself, her common sense telling her that none of this was right. But seeing Best's happy expression, she had no reason to blame Momo.

"You must have something to tell me, right?"

Momo pretended not to hear Shana's grumbling; he wouldn't argue with Shana about something like this.

Right now, Shana only has common sense about this but no real understanding. If Shana's rebellious mentality is triggered, wouldn't that just create trouble for Mo Mo when he makes his move?

It would be best if even this basic common sense could be eroded!

"Yes."

Shana pondered for a few seconds, then turned to look at Momo. She reached into her pocket and took out the pendant, and flames symbolizing the god of divine punishment, Alastor, lit up inside the gem.

Tsk, the flame of a super light bulb.

"Long time no see, manager. Please accept my sincere greetings."

"I also send my greetings (Is everything going well in Red World?)"

"It's going very smoothly. We've already seen the destination we want to reach. The next step is the final implementation process."

At this point, Alastor paused slightly, seemingly considering his options. Finally, a flame flickered within the pendant, and he continued, "I would like to invite you to this grand event, as a ritual for the awakening of our own gods."

"A ritual for the awakening of a god?"

Momo frowned, then relaxed. He didn't press for details, instead chuckling, "Is this a good idea? It seems the administrator's reputation isn't very good. Apart from you Redstone members, neither Gilgamesh nor the SOS Brigade really likes me!"

“Yes, I can’t deny that. However, there are differences between administrators. Moreover, the biggest conflict between Gilgamesh and the SOS Brigade and the administrators has been resolved. If possible, we, the Crimson World, are willing to act as mediators for the three parties.”

"Conflict resolution...mediation?"

Mo Mo raised an eyebrow. If he was still alarmed just now, he was now marveling. What gave Hong Shi such confidence, and how long had they been planning to pull off something so grand?

By gathering Gilgamesh, Haruhi Suzumiya, and him, the manager, together, aren't they afraid of the Big Bang?

Seemingly understanding Momo's hesitation, Alastor continued, "Regarding your safety, we in the Crimson World can at least guarantee that, under our supervision, you will not fight each other."

"Oh, you're that confident?"

"Because we all have more important things to witness about, which is God's awakening. Don't you understand what that means?"

Shana couldn't help but interject, saying, "Those are gods belonging to the two-dimensional world, gods belonging to all life in all our worlds. When the gods awaken, we will not fear the power of the three-dimensional world. At that time, the entire two-dimensional world will be truly independent and free, and there will be no more... those despicable people who try to disrupt the balance of the two-dimensional world!"

As she spoke, Shana's tone became excited, and the corners of her mouth couldn't help but turn up, as if she were enjoying the joy of success. It was only at this moment that Shana's tone lost its maturity, and it was then that she truly revealed herself to be a fifteen or sixteen-year-old child at heart.

Upon hearing this, Mo Mo's face showed a surprised expression.

Listening to Shana's description, Mo Mo couldn't help but glance at Gaia, who was pretending to look at the sky in the distance. It seemed that this god from the two-dimensional world... was quite remarkable!

Could it truly be an existence capable of rivaling Gaia and Alaya?

If such an existence truly exists, and is awakened by life in the two-dimensional world, then it seems that the two-dimensional world will no longer need to fear the mischief of Gaia and Alaya.

However, this kind of thing... Mo Mo felt a little unreliable. Or rather, in Mo Mo's opinion, even the so-called gods were a bit unreliable!

Even if Shana and the others succeed, are the awakened gods necessarily easy to get along with?

To give a simple example, regardless of whether it's Gaia or Alaya on Momo's side, Momo always feels that the world of anime and manga is still not at peace.

But Mo Mo certainly wouldn't question this to his face. He said in surprise, "This kind of thing... how is it possible? How did you do it?"

"Also, if you really succeed, then I, as the manager... won't be killed on the spot by your god, will I?"

You, a manager in the three-dimensional world, are trying to manage things in the two-dimensional world?

104 What is God?

Alastor slowly replied, "On this matter, I can assure you in the name of my divine punishment that this is not a conspiracy against you. Everything we have said is true, and there is no falsehood."

"We have investigated and evaluated everything about you. While you certainly have your own selfish desires and interests, from a human perspective and considering the consequences of your actions, we believe you are someone who can be peacefully won over."

"The world has already endured too much chaos and suffering; it's time for it to stop. Otherwise... we will fail to live up to the wishes of the administrator who sacrificed herself for our Crimson World."

"Best's last wish?"

Momo blinked, and Shana nodded somewhat heavily, saying, "You can understand it as... a wish for everyone to be happy. Her ability is to make a wish and have it fulfilled, but she pays a price for it. When she makes a wish that completely exceeds her limits..."

"She gave everything for it, and then became the Best I have by my side now?"

"Yes... even her transformation into Best was the result of our efforts. Otherwise, even Best wouldn't have existed."

Momo nodded and said, "I understand. So this is the story of Best?"

When we first met, she was just a somewhat naive little cat-eared girl. It turns out that in her past, she also had such a glorious and great moment.

"No, it's not Best's story, but the manager's story. Best is Best, and has nothing to do with the manager."

Shana suddenly became serious, even fierce, staring at Mo Mo and said, "You absolutely need to understand this clearly and remember it well: Best is your Best, not anyone else!"

Mo Mo was slightly taken aback, then smiled and said, "I will do it. I'm happy for Best; she's lucky to have such a good friend like you."

"That's not true... She's truly happy the way she is now."

Shana scratched her cheek, seemingly unaccustomed to being praised.

"What are your thoughts, manager?"

Alastair spoke out again, which was his final confirmation of Momer's opinion.

Mo Mo pondered for a few seconds and said, "Are you two in such a hurry to return to the Crimson World? Has the time to awaken the gods belonging to the two dimensions already been set?"

"Yes, the time has been set. However, we don't necessarily have to return to the Crimson World now. Do you have any objections?"

"How about we tour my home now? It's a collection of different technologies and exquisite craftsmanship from various worlds. Especially the hundred floors of Aincrad, each floor has its own scenery and characteristics, and its own local customs."

"I understand. We'll be spending a day here. Hopefully, you can give us your answer then."

Alastor then left with Shana, and under the guidance of the Misaka Sisters, they began to tour the entire Aincrad. At first, Shana didn't quite understand why Alastor was wasting time, but she soon became interested in Aincrad.

The reason... wasn't just because of the scenery, but because of the countless and even unbelievable delicacies, especially the thousands of fancy desserts, which made Shana's eyes spin.

Sigh, they're still just kids!

Aren't you going to offer your opinion?

After the two left, Momo went to Gaia, who had been looking up at the sky with an indifferent expression. Gaia tilted her light blue head and leaned her back against Momo's chest, saying, "I'm just a Heroic Spirit. You are the King of Heroic Spirits. You should be the one to decide all of this."

"You really are my Heroic Spirit, acknowledging that you are one of my people?"

"Isn't that so?"

"So, Yuanfang, what do you think?"

"I don't want to watch!"

Mo Mo grinned, reached out and scratched Gaia's head, making a mess of her light blue hair, and said, "You must know a lot about this. As always, I won't force you to tell me if you don't want to."

"Ah."

"However, I think it's time to tell you some things that are on my mind."

"Speak!"

"No matter what your purpose, thoughts, or expectations are, if you want to live with us as a person, rather than as a superior bystander, then you must abide by certain principles."

Gaia paused slightly, looked up at Mo Mo, and asked, "What principle?"

"The simplest principle is equivalence. Only sincerity can be reciprocated with sincerity. A condescending attitude will only earn you distrustful gazing. I'm not asking you to do anything earlier, but rather I want you to make your attitude more explicit."

"If there's nothing else, I can play games with you like guessing what you're thinking, but the situation seems to be getting more and more out of my control, and I'm afraid I need to prepare to fight with everything I have. If you don't give me a clear answer now... I'm sorry, my patience is limited."

"Yes, your patience is limited, and so am mine."

Gaia lowered his head, muttering to himself, seemingly deep in thought. Momo didn't press him further; he had another day, a day to await Gaia's answer.

"Hey, what do you think God is?"

As the sun set and several hours passed, while Shana continued to indulge in her sweets, Gaia climbed off Momo's chest and shook the damp sweat from her hair.

"God?"

Momo snapped his fingers, and the two disappeared from their spot, falling into a shimmering lake. Momo lay on the water, letting himself drift, while Gaia, after washing herself, took Momo's hand and floated on the water like him.

"Then we must first ask what God really is."

"If I were someone like that, I would simply be a human who possesses immense power, capable of even creating life and planets. Even if I had such power, I would still be just a human. However, I would probably be called a god by beings who cannot comprehend all of this?"