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It’s been a long time for this former Godlike champion. He’s finally coming back to the Arena after his humiliating loss to Ryu back in Season 19, and he’s ready to settle the score and score a second title! His first opponent is another hero like him, the silent general Tir McDohl. They both fought against their evil and supernatural nemeses in their respective worlds, but now they are destined to duel in the Arena. Each one is a master of magic and physical fighting, and each will do his best to take advantage of the other’s weakness. Ash will use his swordsmanship and the incredible abilities as a Vandalier to win this battle and go to claim more victories for the sake of good. |
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Tir McDohl, leader of the Toran Liberation Army, bearer of the Soul Eater, the original Tenkai Star. The boy carries a strong burden - and unimaginable powers. That carried him far in his last Godlike appearance, when he made it to the finals against Ghaleon. This time, though, the silent warrior from Gregminster intends to grab the big prize! And his first foe - irony of ironies! - is a heroic army leader just like him. That similarity won't stop the Soul Eater's hunger. Ash Lambert just cannot withstand the Deadly Fingertips, which will consume his soul before he can even raise his sword. In this clash of heroes, Tir is simply superior - and the Soul Eater will gladly show the league why. |
Otter Say what you want about him, but Ash Lambert knows how to talk to a silent main. As Tir entered the arena (just in time for his match to begin immediately, as it just so happened), he was treated to a question in a familiar format. "Care to settle this match in a classic Suikoden duel? - All right - Not really" Tir McDohl was puzzled. Why would he ever agree to something like that? Ash was clearly a lot stronger than him physically, and he was guaranteed an immediate victory if he just played by the rules and stuck to his Deadly Fingertips strategy. As soon as he selected the second option, however, Ash responded immediately with "I really think you should consider it," and then repeated his initial question. Tir considered his two options yet again and then realized what Ash had done. It was a rigged question. He could pick "Not really" as many times as he liked, but the question would always be repeated and he couldn't cast any spells during dialogue. As soon as he selected "All right," the duel would begin and he'd be robbed of his match-winning abilities. To get out of it, Tir would actually need to say something of his own, and, well, let's just say he wasn't willing to do that. After a moment of deliberation, he selected the first option, then watched the crowd fade away as the Vandalier and True Rune Bearer became the sole inhabitants of a newly-stark background setting. Ash Lambert does indeed know how to talk to a silent main, which would prove to be his downfall a few moments later. What he hadn't remembered about Suikoden duels is that the Tenkai Star's opponent always has to shout something to completely give away his next move, allowing the hero to overcome vast physical disadvantages by carefully manipulating the game of rock-paper-scissors. Ash might have been able to predict his opponent's moves the same way, except "..." really doesn't tell you much. After the one-sided slugfest, McDohl was swamped by reporters asking him if he'd like to say anything to his potential Godlike competitors about his ability to win matches without relying on the notorious power of the Soul Eater. Tir had no comment. Ash Lambert: 15 Imperial
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Klayne Feirwyn
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