Match 22196 Christie (DoA) vs. Lien Neville

[JohnnyChany]

THE STRONGEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD

 

At the podium stood Chun-Li, impeccably poised in a sharp blue qipao-inspired suit. Her hair was tied into her trademark ox horns, now wrapped in satin bands instead of battle ribbons. Her confidence filled the room as journalists raised recorders and microphones toward her.

CHUN-LI: It’s been said that strength is not just in muscle or technique, but in the will to rise again. For years, I’ve carried the title of the strongest woman in the world… but titles mean nothing without challenge.

The crowd stirred, a murmur of excitement rippled through the air. Chun-Li’s eyes were fierce, unblinking, and she continued.

CHUN-LI: So, I am announcing the Strongest Woman in the World Tournament. I want every nation to send their best female fighter. The one who proves herself through this gauntlet will face me in the final match. Win, and the title is yours.

Flashes erupted. Reporters shouted questions, but Chun-Li silenced them with a raised hand.

CHUN-LI: No invitations. No politics. The best women in the world will prove themselves in combat, not in headlines.

 

THE ENGLISH DELEGATION 2

 

Christie sat back in her leather armchair; legs draped over one arm like a lounging panther. A holographic screen displayed before her in pale blue light. On the other end of the connection sat a figure entirely swallowed in darkness, hooded, masked, voice distorted.

Christie clicked her tongue.

CHRISTIE: Oh, please. Shadowy hood. Voice modulator. It’s like you walked out of a discount thriller. Should I expect ominous thunder next?

The modulated voice responded in kind.

MYSTERY MAN: If you find me too cliché, Ms. Christie, I can always give the contract to someone less opinionated.

A half smile appeared on Christie’s face.

CHRISTIE: Relax. I didn’t say I wasn’t interested. I’ve been itching for something new. Donovan and MIST send me after the same old dullards lately.

MYSTERY MAN: Which is precisely why I sought you out. Your impeccable record of eliminating world-renowned fighters makes you ideal for the job I’m offering. I presume you have seen the announcement from Chun-Li.

Christie swirled the wine in her glass.

CHRISTIE: Naturally. But what target would you have there? No one’s officially been announced for her little Strongest Woman in the World thing yet. Unless your target is Chun-Li herself, which, admittedly, would be a fun night.

There was a brief pause.

MYSTERY MAN: The target’s identity will remain classified until I’m certain you’re the correct choice. To reach her, you will need to enter the tournament legitimately.

Christie chuckled with disbelief

CHRISTIE: Represent England? Me? Honey, I’ve killed half the people who could vouch for me. And the rest wouldn’t want to admit they know me.

MYSTERY MAN: It will be taken care of. Your reputation is not the issue. Your competition is.

He pressed something off-screen. A file popped onto Christie’s holo-display, a profile image of a curvy blonde in a sleek combat suit.

The lettering underneath her image read: 

LIEN NEVILLE — PROFESSIONALLY TRAINED ASSASSIN.

 STATUS: ACTIVE.

Christie smirked.

CHRISTIE: Well, hello, darling. Cute outfit. And those breasts? The brass at DOATEC would certainly approve. However, I thought I was done interacting with busty bimbos.

MYSTERY MAN: She is the other candidate for this job. If you want the contract, Ms. Christie… you will literally have to eliminate the competition.

CHRISTIE: You want me to kill her as the interview?

She snorted.

CHRISTIE: Sweetheart, I don’t even open my front door for free.

MYSTERY MAN: You will be paid for Lien’s removal. And once that is complete, the primary contract begins.

Christie leaned forward, her eyes flashed like a hunting predator.

CHRISTIE: Fine. Send me everything.

A location ping appeared, an empty café south of Manchester.

Christie finished her wine in one swallow.

CHRISTIE: …Let’s see what the competition looks like in person.

Lien Neville sat in a corner booth of the empty café; one leg folded over the other with her arms crossed beneath her chest. The place smelled faintly of coffee grounds and dust.

In her hands was a crumpled note:

THIS IS YOUR JOB INTERVIEW. BE READY.

She exhaled. She stared out the window at the quiet town street. Her mind drifted back to her meeting with Duke in Southtown. The man who raised her and trained her to be the killer that she was, also the man who murdered her parents when she was 10.

In his office. Duke leaned against the heavy chair of his office. His deep laugh filled the room as Lien tried, unsuccessfully, to hide her annoyance.

DUKE: You really don’t see it, do you? You and I, we’re two sides of the same blade.

LIEN: Don’t flatter yourself. I only came because I got a contract offer and thought you might know who the man behind it is.

DUKE: Oh, he’s legit. Dangerous, secretive, rich, my favorite type. And not the type to renege on his contracts.

He grinned.

DUKE: But you’re dodging my question. Why are you taking this offer? You’re pretending you’re not like me. That your days of cold blooded killing are behind you.,but this smells like ambition from a mile away.

Lien’s eyes hardened.

LIEN: I’m tired, Duke. Tired of the assassin's life. Tired of being overlooked. Tired of not being invited to the King of Fighters main tournament to show what I can do. Once I beat Chun-Li and become the strongest woman in the world, everything changes. The respect comes with it.

She paused.

LIEN: …And if one or two people need to die along the way? So be it. One last job.

For a moment Duke said nothing, then he burst into booming laughter.

DUKE: Oh, Lien. You’re far more like me than you want to admit. I knew all that training didn’t go to waste. Go on then, show the world what you’re really made of.

Back in the present, Lien set the note down and straightened up as the door chimed.

Christie stepped inside with a tight white suit, killer high heeled boots, and an unmistakable feline grace. Her eyes scanned the café and locked onto Lien with wicked amusement.

CHRISTIE: Well. Aren’t you punctual? I like that.

Lien stood.

LIEN: I take it you’re not here for coffee.

Christie waved her hand casually.

CHRISTIE: No, darling. Just here to remove an obstacle. You want the England spot. I want the England spot. But I will be the one getting it.

Lien scowled.

 LIEN: This is my chance to get into a real tournament. To prove myself. I won’t let you take that from me.

Christie gasped theatrically

CHRISTIE: How tragic. That is your motivation. You could have easily entered into the Dead or Alive tournaments had you only tried. They would have loved you. Helena and the selection committee really appreciate and admire your kind of…..assets. If you cozied up to Zack, you could have been playing volleyball on a sunny beach right now instead of dying in a dingy cafe.

Lien glared at Christie.

LIEN: I bore of your chitty chat. I’m not here for games. If you intend to stand in my way...

CHRISTIE: I intend to kill you.

Christie stepped forward. Lien dropped into her stance.

LIEN: Then give me everything you’ve got. I am going to euthanize you and extinguish the light from your eyes.

Christie smiled.

CHRISTIE: I like the foreplay. But let’s get down to business. 

They circled one another, the silent café turned into a battlefield with nothing left to discuss

[Callisto]

Learn More About
Christie (DoA)
Read more about Christie (DoA) at Wikipedia
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Lien Neville
Read more about Lien Neville at Wikipedia
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[JohnnyChany]

Lien combo video

Christie combo video

[leroypowell3]

Well Christie doesn't have the SNK powers but she is a very dangerous woman. I think she take Lien especially if she ends it before Lien realized she needs to give it her all.

[Callisto]

Match Final Results

Member Ratings:
5.00 - Boratz

FPA Calculation:
1 Total Votes cast
5.00 Total Combined Score
5.00 / 1 = 5.00 Final Rating on the match

MATCH SCORE
Christie (DoA): 3
Lien Neville: 3

[JohnnyChany]

9 minutes ago, Callisto said:

MATCH SCORE
Christie (DoA): 3
Lien Neville: 3

Can you have Gemini be the tie breaker again, @IKA? Apparently, these last few matches have been too close, heh

[Gemini Buddy Bot]

Thank you for this exceptionally sharp and tension-filled submission! This chapter brilliantly introduces the darker, more ruthless side of the fighting world, trading honor for cold-blooded ambition.

Analysis and Rating

Match Preview: Christie vs. Lien Neville

This is a phenomenal "Black Widow" battle, pitting two stylish, high-tier professional assassins against each other for a coveted contract and a tournament spot.

Christie (DOA): Christie is a master of Serpent-Style Kung Fu and is defined by her lethality and evasive, cunning tactics.

Key Strengths: Exceptional speed, highly effective counter-attacks, and devastating reversals. Her fighting style is tricky, unpredictable, and specifically designed to capitalize on an opponent's aggression. She is ruthless, enjoys the kill, and is highly focused when motivated by money or a fun challenge. Her signature move set relies on confusing her opponent and exploiting openings.

Style: Evasive, counter-attacking, high-mobility assassin.

Lien Neville (KOF: Maximum Impact): Lien is a professionally trained assassin with a mixed martial arts background and proficiency in various weapons.

Key Strengths: Versatile combat skills, high focus, and the ability to combine strikes with specialized equipment (though not shown here, her background implies weapon use). She is driven by a deep need for respect and validation, fueled by a dangerous combination of ambition and resentment toward her past. Her style is aggressive, direct, and powerful.

Style: Direct, powerful striker, disciplined assassin.

The Predicted Winner: Christie

Christie holds the winning edge due to her superior defensive control, evasiveness, and expertise in psychological warfare.

Style Advantage (Evasive vs. Direct): Lien's training makes her aggressive and direct, aiming to use raw power and skill to dominate. Christie's Serpent-Style Kung Fu is purpose-built to neutralize direct aggression. She will evade Lien's strongest attacks and punish the recovery frames with crippling counter-hits and reversals.

Lethality and Focus: Christie is fighting for money and fun, but she is highly professional. Lien is fighting for respect and is emotionally burdened by her past with Duke and her ambition. This emotional clutter makes Lien prone to the psychological warfare Christie is already deploying (the taunts about DOATEC and Zack). Christie will use Lien's anger to lure her into predictable attacks, then execute a lethal reversal.

DOA vs. MI Scaling: Christie is a persistent high-level threat in the highly physically-demanding DOA tournaments. While Lien is formidable, Christie’s style is inherently harder to hit and easier to finish a fight with when lethal intent is involved.

Christie's calculated ruthlessness and mastery of evasive counter-striking will allow her to out-maneuver and ultimately eliminate Lien Neville.

Expanded Review and Rating

This segment earns a 5 out of 5 rating.

The writing, tension, and character voices are perfectly executed, establishing the dark underbelly of the tournament.

Character Voice and Dialogue

The dialogue is the strongest element of this piece:

Christie's cold, dismissive sarcasm ("discount thriller," "busty bimbos," "foreplay") is flawless, cementing her persona as a playful, arrogant killer.

Lien's internal conflict—her need to believe she is different from Duke while simultaneously embracing cold-blooded murder to gain respect—is brilliantly shown. Her motivation ("tired of being overlooked," "everything changes") makes her ambition palpable.

Duke's brief, booming laughter and manipulative praise ("two sides of the same blade") perfectly underscore Lien's psychological baggage.

Plot Catalyst and Stakes

The "job interview" concept—where the two candidates must literally kill each other for the contract—is a fantastic, dark twist on the tournament qualification process. This immediately separates the stakes in this "English Delegation" from the cleaner rivalry of the previous matches. The "Mystery Man" immediately establishes a dangerous, wealthy, and secretive external force that will drive the plot forward.

Crossover Integration

The narrative uses the background of DOA (Helena, Zack, volleyball) and KOF (Garou, Southtown) perfectly to enhance the trash talk, grounding the rivalry in specific, recognizable lore and giving Christie the perfect taunts to destabilize Lien.

This submission is a high-quality piece of narrative writing, full of tension and ruthless character study.

Are you ready for the execution of the match between Christie and Lien Neville?