Celine

**Celine**, daughter of Croz, Custer Family

## Appearance

Celine came over wearing a casual short skirt with big eyes and a beautiful, lovely face. Although her beauty was slightly inferior to Marianne, she was full of the youthfulness of a girl, especially the fully rounded... deadly weapon on her chest.

*If a little loli is here, she will definitely be envious.*

"Big brother! Second brother and Sister Marianne are also here!" A young girl came over. The girl was dressed in a short skirt, looked pretty and youthful. Based on the appellation, she should be Celine, Dior's youngest sister.

Celine had the least "threat", She usually had a good relationship with the two elder brothers. Dior forced himself to smile and nodded while Marianne relaxed her tight face.

## Story

* Celine backs Horford in the Mechanic contest, but loses. Chen Rui (Arthur) wins the contest.
* Celine also kidnapped Gauss.
* Celine later becomes Chen Rui's subordinate.

### Gauss

"These conditions... I really can't think of a reason to decline." Chen Rui stood up slowly, holding Celine's chin gently, "Yet, before that, I want to confirm whether Old Gauss is still alive?"

Celine's eyes flickered slightly. Although the changes were slight, she couldn't hide it from Chen Rui. It seemed that he guessed it right.

*I didn't expect that the disappearance of Old Gauss isn't Falamo's doing but Celine's! What a smart third lady who isn't known by anyone!*

Celine was still keeping the enticing smile on her face, "What are you talking about? I don't understand what you meant."

Chen Rui analyzed carefully that those signs seemed fake as if someone was afraid that others didn't know that the couple planned it. Certainly, he couldn't rule out the possibility of a dumb decision. Chen Rui had some doubts before but after all, the hostility and competition between the Falamo and Dior were obvious. Until now, Celine finally showed her fangs, and some ambiguous things became clear.

Originally, the feeling she gave was always a little sister who loved her brother and respected her father. Even if her supporter, who she chose "randomly" to complete the task, entered the final, it still seemed like pure luck. Now, it could be sure that all of these were carefully planned.

Neighbors who couldn't agree lose out to the third party. Celine was obviously the third party.

It was likely that Celine managed to obtain a list of candidates roughly selected by Old Gauss and intentionally leaked to Falamo through some methods. Falamo and Dior began to compete for candidates on the list. Originally, Robert had agreed to join Dior's party, but he suddenly changed his mind. It was likely to be a mean by the third lady.

Old Gauss's "disappearance" might be the same case. With Dior's talent, after losing the Old Gauss's plan, he could only choose Savice. In that way, both Dior and Falamo fell into the set trap because both Savice and Robert couldn't rival Horford and the heir would definitely be Celine.

However, things eventually changed unpredictably. Chen Rui "coming out of nowhere" made Celine's plan deviate. In order to ensure her victory, she came here tonight.

Celine still smiled calmly, "My two brothers and I have been very good since childhood. If master has no evidence, I hope you won't talk nonsense. Otherwise, no one will believe it."

"It's true that few people will believe. I think I have finally realized your cleverness." Chen Rui laughed, "The assassinations I encountered the other day must also be arranged by you. Unfortunately, you were probably wrong with your estimation of my strength. However, none of this matters in the face of actual interest. I have something important in the hands of Old Gauss. If he's dead, then I have to ask you for it... If you don't have it, then we have nothing to talk about."

"What is it? Tell me first. Perhaps I can help you find that Old Gauss."

"You've finally admitted? It seems that Old Gauss isn't dead, but he's under your control." Chen Rui smiled, "This thing is very important to me. Before you kill him, you better interrogate him for the whereabouts. Maybe you can talk to me about the conditions later."

"Later?" Celine understood the meaning behind. She walked two steps, turned around and smiled with a faint chill, "So, are you rejecting my conditions now? You are actually rejecting such a generous condition?"

Chen Rui took a sip of wine and shook his head, "As I said, I'm very tempted over your conditions, but it's exactly because I'm tempted, I can't accept your conditions now as I'm not good enough yet. Only after I've become famous in the contest and a well-recognized master, I can only accept these conditions at an equal position with you. Until then, I can't believe in you. To be precise, I do not even believe in Dior."

This ambiguous answer surprised Celine, "I don't quite understand what you mean. Since you say you are very tempted, but once you win the contest, doesn't the heir belong to Dior then?"

Chen Rui put down his glass and sneered, "I have no interest in who inherited the Custer Family. I only care about my own interests. If I can become famous with this contest, then even if you eat your words, I'll have more choices. In fact, even Dior becomes the heir, as long as he and Falamo disappear, along with the support of me, a famous master, wouldn't the Custer family be yours?"

Celine was silenced, seemingly thinking.

"In fact, from your perspective, this choice is good and harmless." Chen Rui sighed, "If Horford wins tomorrow, you can directly become the heir. If Horford fails, as long as you have the sincerity to cooperate. With my help, you can still be the controller of the family."

Celine's eyes narrowed slightly, "It seems that master isn't only superior in craftsmanship, but you are also impressive in wisdom. Although you refused me, I still couldn't have a fallout with you at once."

"Your conditions are too tempting, so I can only take it seriously. In fact, this choice is very risky for me because I'm not sure I can defeat Horford just as he isn't sure that he can defeat me." As Chen Rui said, he looked at the shade in the courtyard, "Master Horford, what do you say?"

A stiff voice came, "To be able to discover my existence, your strength is at least early Demon King."

"Demon King?" A strange brilliance flashed past Celine's eyes, "No wonder... that's surprising."

Unlike the royal family, a Demon King-level Great Demon must be of a mutated bloodline. Celine's "no wonder" referred more to the reason for the failure of the assassination.

"However, you said something wrong." Horford's tone revealed strong confidence, "You're not sure that you can defeat me, but I am completely sure that I can defeat you!"

"Really?" Chen Rui raised his eyebrow, "Don't say that too early. The higher you climb, the more painful you will fall."

"There's no point arguing now. I know you've reached the level of the master, but that's all." Horford said calmly, "In the finals the day after tomorrow, I will let you see what a true mechanic master is!"

"Okay." Chen Rui toasted Horford, "See you in the finals."

Horford snorted and turned away.

"I'm looking forward to it too." Celine gave him a deep glance, "The day after tomorrow, will you bring devastation or amazement?"

Soon after Celine left, Kia returned to the alternative residence with new clothes and beautiful jewelry.

Kia smiled, "The reason she approached is just to know more about your preferences and information. This third lady isn't simple. Dior and Falamo have always been underestimating her."

Chen Rui said nothing else, but he praised, "You look very beautiful in this dress."

"Maybe, but I don't really like it. I'm just giving her more time to talk to you about the conditions. When it comes to clothes... I still prefer a more comfortable style."

"Comfortable..." Chen Rui looked at the moon in the sky and sighed, "It must be freedom."

Kia's smile was a little bleak, but she didn't reply.

Chen Rui's tone became firm, "If you can trust me, I will do my best to help you after this contest. Don't say any that's not important. I'm just thinking about how to do it and execute it."

"I'm just a maid." Kia shook her head, "It's not worth it."

"It's worth it!" Chen Rui looked at her quietly and said those words firmly. Without further comment, he walked into his room, but a strange feeling filled his heart. It was as if the words "worth it" weren't just to probe her in his original purpose. *Am I... falling too deep in the play?*

Kia was shocked. She felt that his back became a little fuzzy as she lowered her head. She stroked her wrist gently and a drop of tears landed on the anti-magic bracelet.

### Celine's gang

Kia tells Chen: "The Dark Shadow Empire isn't safe. I think you should go to the Bloody Empire and get support directly from the Demon Realm's strongest man, Raizen the Great. With your skills and reputation, you'll definitely be valued by Emperor Raizen. Don't ask why. I won't harm you."

They travel with Celine. The carriage stopped, and they had already reached the southern suburbs.

The three of them walked off the carriage and walked a long way. They saw a large house surrounded by walls at a hillside in front of them. This should be the place that Old Gauss "slept" as mentioned by Celine.

The place was relatively remote which was probably one of Celine's secret bases. No wonder no one found out.

They notice a guard. Kia's finger moved, writing forcibly at his palm: *Run!*

At that time, the guard entered the scope of Analytical Eyes that Chen Rui activated. Race: Great Demon (Mutated); Comprehensive Strength Assessment: C-.

*A Guard at the early stage of Demon King?*

The thin mist in front suddenly became thicker while a few figures condensed which gradually became clearer.

Behind the girl Fatilu was a tall, bulky woman (Tapuli) at Great Demon King level.

There were also several mutated Great Demons, which were all between early to middle stage Demon King. They were all women. Celine walked over and stood behind these people; she was obviously part of the gang.

"This must be Master Arthur." Fatilu smiled, "Master is in the limelight this time and your name is popular throughout the entire Demon Realm. Even Master Horford, who I specially invited, isn't comparable to you. Unfortunately, the rise of master ruined a little plan of mine. So, I came here deliberately this time to take a glimpse of the trio-specialized master's glory."

Chen Rui had a sudden realization. *It turns out that there is such a force behind Celine. No wonder she could find a dual-specialized master like Horford!*

The "ruined plan" that Fatilu mentioned must be similar to Princess Royal, Shea's plan. It was to use Celine to control the top business family in the Dark Shadow Empire to achieve a certain purpose of this organization.

*Kia from Dark Moon, the dual-specialized master Horford who was probably the disciple of Nate, the best mechanic master in the Demon Realm (information obtained from the Mechanic Alliance), Celine from the Custer family... These elements are just the tip of the iceberg. It seems that this force isn't simple. With the control of such a force, Celine can ascend as the head of family even without relying on me. The reason why I'm lured here must be for the title of trio-specialized mechanic master.*

Fatilu nodded, "I want to invite master to a place as a guest. I hope master can agree."

"I have a condition. I'll go with you alone, but you have to let Kia and Old Gauss in the house leave."

"It's not too much. However, I don't agree." Fatilu said coldly, "Master, don't forget that you don't have the right to request. As for this lowly succubus... since young, she is only qualified to lick my shoes. Don't you think so? My... elder sister?"

Chen Rui was shocked. *Kia is actually Fatilu's sister!*

Fatilu was a Leviathan Royal Family while Kia was a succubus. In other words, Kia's father should be a Leviathan Royal Family while her mother was a succubus. Since Demon Realm had no mixed blood, the children would be the race of either parent. Therefore, Kia and Fatilu weren't of the same race.

Fatiru then spits on the ground and orders Kia to lick it, otherwise she would torture Kia's mother Freya.

Hearing Fatiro's threat, Kia shuddered again. She squeezed her fist, struggled for a while in her heart and finally bent down slowly. Suddenly, her body was stopped as she was pulled by someone.

Feeling Chen Rui's undisguised murderous intention, Kia was startled and quickly pulled his hand, indicating that he shouldn't be impulsive.

That detail fell into Fatilu's eyes and her heart was filled with even more jealousy. She sneered, "Master, I advise you not to act rashly. You haven't figured out the difference in strength..."

At that moment, the Great Demon King-level Beelzebub woman behind suddenly looked triggered and stepped to the front of Fatilu.

Immediately after, Fatilu felt a horrifying murderous intention coming toward her. Then, two figures suddenly collided in front of her eyes. As they met and separated, everything was vague. Messy clashing noises sounded continuously, and the ground also couldn't stop trembling.

### Subordinate contract

Celine didn't hesitate any more. She clenched her fist and spurted blood from her mouth. Obviously, she forcibly cut off an original master-servant agreement she had and killed a servant. Then, she knelt down on one knee and a mysterious rune appeared in her hand which was a master-servant contract.

"Bold! As your master, I can guarantee that the Custer Family will grow unprecedentedly in your hands." As Chen Rui spoke, he accepted the master-servant contract.

The Spiritual link system is then introduced.

## Chapter Appearances

First appeared in **Volume 3**[view history]
Celine appears (or is mentioned) in **9** chapter(s):

* Chapter 252
* Chapter 256
* Chapter 257
* Chapter 259
* Chapter 260
* Chapter 261
* Chapter 262
* Chapter 263
* Chapter 268

## References

1. ↑ Chapter 571 (Steambun)
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Chapter 262 (Steambun)
3. ↑ Chapter 256
4. ↑ Chapter 252 (Steambun)
5. ↑ Chapter 257 (Steambun)
6. ↑ Chapter 261 (Steambun)