A good hello and bonjour to you and yours, my friends. My name is Augustine, and I will be your new commentator for this section of the Duelling League. Allow me to welcome you to the first week of Season 23 here in our most amazing area. Captain Gordon had to go defend some place somewhere in the world, but I am sure he will stop in from time to time to greet you all. Anyway, we have little time, so let us continue on with the way things normally go, hm? Take a look at the wonderful achievements made last week by your favorite duellers on the Results page, and gasp in awe at where they are now.

The amazing woman from last season charges headfirst into a whole new season! Myria, the Goddess from worlds unknown steps back into Godlike, only to face someone who may have just as much claim to the term 'god' as her. Loki, the almighty being who absorbed the power of the Dragon Orb intends to show her exactly how Indiscriminate he can be.




KOS-MOS is known for being a machine that can destroy several things with a wave of her hand. Cristo, on the other hand, is known for being one of the most survivable characters that have ever been around. The two will have quite an epic battle of technology and magic! I say, it will be a spectacle to behold for you simple folk.



In an amazing twist of events, the vampire superhero wrestler Joachim Valentine will be facing off agains the fierce might of the Cocytus member, Judecca! It will be a show strong muscles versus lithe movements of a gun! Passion versus passion! Skill versus skill! Something that I'm surely forgetting versus something else! Ah, it is of no matter, just enjoy yourselves!

Now, it is time for me to be honest with you all. Light's matches this week will shock! They will amaze! They will -terrify- you! Look, for example, at Jogurt versus Bolgan! The terrifying might of the small rodent with the helmet! Bathe in his omnipotent might! Bolgan has a shiny forehead! He breathes fire! What will become of these two fighters in this knock-down drag-out match!? ... ... ...I have absolutely no idea who writes this garbage, but I must say, things will be very different soon. Ah well.

Move yourselves through your own beautiful reality to find yourself at the gates of The Arena . I would highly recommend you prepare yourself to be awed by what you will see there.

Please also do not forget to go to The Forums in order to be filled in more on what goes on in our most wonderful of homes. For example, please don't forget to check out
The Season 23 Topic for stimulating conversations in regards to this season's matches.

Have you all ever considered writing reviews for your favorite games? Perhaps you have something sitting around for a game you think people should play, but never had a good place to put it? Well, now is your chance. We're looking for interested parties for something, so if you have and interest, do feel free to check this out
This Topic !

Please, also don't forget about the Not Ranked section we have around here. It would be a most glorious thing if you would take part in the Not Ranked Arena , so please head there if you have a chance.

Ah, of course, there's one more part of this that needs to be cleared up. I believe Ms. Madison and some of her beloved friends would like to show you what's been going on Behind the Scenes.
What's he up to this time?
Autobiography.
What happened to his fitness program idea?
Slipped during the Gungnir Thrusts. Took three weeks of Healing Spells before he could bend over again.
I don't know how you guys manage with only two arms.
Hah! You should try just being a floating head.
Hmm, what should the title be...Angry Aliens, Abusive Octopi, and a Dirty Mop? No, don't want to spill all the secrets....
Speaking of Dirty, how about you take care of the bathroom? I don't know what Songi's been eating, but-
Less disgusting talk, more interviewing.
Oh, fine. Ultros? Camera. Morte? Sarcastic comments. Gilgamesh? Coffee, two cubes of suger and a little bit of milk.
And a special ingredient I like to call Imp Pus.
Hey, what's the hold up? It's cold in here and Miguel smells like fish.
You weren't complaining when you were begging for a ride, prettyboy.
Welcome, dear Readers, to the beginning of Season 23! As you can see our contestants are all riled up and ready to begin Behind the Scenes. Let's bring out the first group of Godlikes, Dario and Ryu, Mark 3!
Finally!
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If I had to think of a word to describe your DL performance, Dario, I'd have to say 'laughable'. You now face Ryu, one of the most intimidating and celebrated duellers. What's your plan?
Hit with shiny purple electric sword, repeat as necessary.
Truly your brilliance astounds me. I think I've heard Cranium Rats come up with better plans.
I'd at least try to dodge or something. Though I might have to sit down for a few hours after the match was over. Anyway, Chapter 2: "Tuesdays with Freya, Wednesday's with Bowling"...
...Not going to comment on that. Anyway, Ryu, seeing as you can't talk, let's skip you and move straight to the other CC'er, Miguel, and his opponent, newcomer Sarevok.
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Why's he all shin-SWEET MOTHER OF TUNA, WHERE'S MY TORSO?
Ryu's got quite the temper on him, you know.
No kidding. Zelos put a rubber chicken in his locker and we didn't find what was left of him for 2 weeks.
Plus, I heard Ryu totally dropkicked this kid just because he opened a window.
Put the Laptop DOWN. That's coming out of your paycheck.
...Paycheck?
Speaking of which, I don't need any Overtime. Let's hurry and get two Heavies out here.
Greetings.
Hiya.
KOS, Cristo is highly regarded for his ability to tank punishment. How are you going to get past his impressive defences in your match?
My analysis indicates that since his armor and magic are from medieval times, my futuristic weaponry will no doubt pierce his defences. I have total faith in the weapons programs installed by Shion.
Shion!? Hah! Her curry recipe was so bad that I passed out in the bathroom! Did you see all the-
ENOUGH! This BtS is getting way too nasty. And not the good kind of nasty, either.
You said it!
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And now, a hasty exit. Later, Dragon-boy!
Well, Since Zelos has already shown up and gotten rid of Ryu, we might as well bring out his opponent. Yuiri, we've already seen Flare achieve the Light Championship. Does this put pressure on you or fellow Suikoden characters?
You have no idea. Why, after she won she wouldn't shut up, kept taunting everybody she knew she could beat. After a while the little kids got so upset Fubar landed on her and wouldn't move until morning. Anyway, I don't think I'll have any trouble with Zelos. He's red-headed nitwit with no skills.
Strong words. Okay, Middle's up.
Hello. It's a pleasure to be here.
Same for me
And for me.
Me too.
You skipped me, but Matthew said I should come and say hi anyway. So, I think with my swordskills that...
Stop, foul evildoer! You must take your turn. Turns are the basis of any good and just Society. I, Grand Papillon, will beat that into you.
But Matthew sa-*BAM*
For all that I think that Joachim's a little...out there, his sense of justice does come in handy in all sorts of smashy ways.
But all that mess means....Man! That's gonna be 5 extra hours! And no overtime!
My Christmas comes early.
Ugh..all that Fire Emblem. Well, whatever. Light's gotta be better....right?
Not really.
...
Murder, crush, kill, destroy, murder, crush, kill, destroy...
I must have words with whoever throws in all this Fire Emblem. Okay, Chisato, just pick one.
Erm...You. Jaffar. Explain how you're going to beat Rennac.
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I like this one. Says nothing, full of murderous rage. Looks cuddly, too.
Are you done messing with these clowns? How about you get to the real deal, i.e. me?
Oh, it's the former DL Overlord. How's life been treating you?
Great! I've kicked the habit, made a rebound on the morning talk show circut, and also moved into a new 2-story home complete with exercise wheel! And to top it all off, I'm gonna mop the floor with that lummox Bolgan.
Ooh, what a cute little hamster. I will hug him and play with him and call him Albert.
Ergh...can't..breathe..small..organs..bursting....
Albert's so cute! He's playing dead! I didn't even teach him how to play that trick.
Aww, so heartwarming. Hey, let's call it a wrap. Goodbye, everyone!
Camera's off in five seconds.
Wait! I've got the introduction of my book here. -ahem- "The tree of life gave birth to the great fruit known as Odin in the year...."
Not fast enough! *SMASH*