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	\|caption= Dust jacket cover by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]		\|caption= Dust jacket cover by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
	\|author= [[Hori Shinjiro]]		\|author= [[Hori Shinjiro]]

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	\|image= Genso Suikoden II 2 dust jacket		\|image= Genso Suikoden II 2 dust jacket.png
	\|caption= Dust jacket cover by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]		\|caption= Dust jacket cover by [[Ishikawa Fumi]]
	\|author= [[Hori Shinjiro]]		\|author= [[Hori Shinjiro]]

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	'''Genso Suikoden II: 2''' (幻想水滸伝II ②, ''Gensō Suikoden II: 2'') is a book published by Kadokawa Shoten in 2001.		'''Genso Suikoden II: 2''' (幻想水滸伝II ②, ''Gensō Suikoden II: 2'') is a book published by Kadokawa Shoten in 2001.

	It is the second part of a four-part light novelization of the events of [[Suikoden II]]. It covers the events of the game from the player's party staying at the [[White Deer Inn]] to the player becoming the leader of the fledgling [[New ~~State~~ Army]].		It is the second part of a four-part light novelization of the events of [[Suikoden II]]. It covers the events of the game from the player's party staying at the [[White Deer Inn]] to the player becoming the leader of the fledgling [[New Alliance Army]].

	==Summary==		==Summary==
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	{{Publication entry\|179\|'''16 - In the Depths of Despair'''<br><small>絶望の淵で, ''Zetsubō no Fuchi de''</small>\| \|Riou and his companions, desperate to stop [[Luca Blight]] and the Highland Army, seek the help of [[Shu]], a brilliant but reluctant strategist. After being repeatedly rejected, they enlist the help of [[Richmond]], a cunning detective, who arranges a final meeting with Shu on a bridge over a river. Despite being given a seemingly impossible task, [[Apple]]'s unwavering resolve secures Shu's aid in their fight.}}		{{Publication entry\|179\|'''16 - In the Depths of Despair'''<br><small>絶望の淵で, ''Zetsubō no Fuchi de''</small>\| \|Riou and his companions, desperate to stop [[Luca Blight]] and the Highland Army, seek the help of [[Shu]], a brilliant but reluctant strategist. After being repeatedly rejected, they enlist the help of [[Richmond]], a cunning detective, who arranges a final meeting with Shu on a bridge over a river. Despite being given a seemingly impossible task, [[Apple]]'s unwavering resolve secures Shu's aid in their fight.}}
	{{Publication entry\|201\|'''17 - The Key to Victory'''<br><small>勝利の鍵, ''Shōri no Kagi''</small>\| \|Riou and his allies prepare for a critical battle against the Highland Army led by Solon Jhee, with Shu devising a strategic plan to turn the tide in their favor. Riou leads a surprise attack from the forest, while Freed inspires surrendered troops to join their cause by invoking the legacy of Riou's adoptive grandfather, [[Genkaku]]. Viktor, Flik, and others charge from North Window Castle, overwhelming the royal army and forcing their retreat.}}		{{Publication entry\|201\|'''17 - The Key to Victory'''<br><small>勝利の鍵, ''Shōri no Kagi''</small>\| \|Riou and his allies prepare for a critical battle against the Highland Army led by Solon Jhee, with Shu devising a strategic plan to turn the tide in their favor. Riou leads a surprise attack from the forest, while Freed inspires surrendered troops to join their cause by invoking the legacy of Riou's adoptive grandfather, [[Genkaku]]. Viktor, Flik, and others charge from North Window Castle, overwhelming the royal army and forcing their retreat.}}
	{{Publication entry\|234\|'''18 - A New Path'''<br><small>新たなる道, ''Aratanaru-dō''</small>\| \|Riou reflects on his decision to become the leader of the [[New ~~State~~ Army]], inspired by his grandfather's legacy and the support of his companions. Viktor recounts Genkaku's heroic yet tragic past, helping Riou understand his grandfather’s sacrifices. [[Leknaat]] and her disciple, [[Luc]], appear to guide Riou, revealing his destiny as the Tenkai Star and hinting at the painful fates intertwined with [[Jowy Atreides\|Jowy]], the bearer of the [[Black Sword Rune]].}}		{{Publication entry\|234\|'''18 - A New Path'''<br><small>新たなる道, ''Aratanaru-dō''</small>\| \|Riou reflects on his decision to become the leader of the [[New Alliance Army]], inspired by his grandfather's legacy and the support of his companions. Viktor recounts Genkaku's heroic yet tragic past, helping Riou understand his grandfather’s sacrifices. [[Leknaat]] and her disciple, [[Luc]], appear to guide Riou, revealing his destiny as the Tenkai Star and hinting at the painful fates intertwined with [[Jowy Atreides\|Jowy]], the bearer of the [[Black Sword Rune]].}}
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	* Riou's tonfa were shattered during the loss of the [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He receives a new pair before the battle against [[Solon Jhee]] outside [[Muse City]].		* Riou's tonfa were shattered during the loss of the [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He receives a new pair before the battle against [[Solon Jhee]] outside [[Muse City]].
	* After re-obtaining the [[Celestial Sword]], Riou overhears the sword and [[Viktor]] having a conversation about his pain over [[Anabelle]]'s death.		* After re-obtaining the [[Celestial Sword]], Riou overhears the sword and [[Viktor]] having a conversation about his pain over [[Anabelle]]'s death.
	* [[Neclord]] does not a boss monster, the [[Abomination]], at the party. He simply leaves, vowing revenge.		* [[Neclord]] does not fling a boss monster, the [[Abomination]], at the party. He simply leaves, vowing revenge.
	* [[Nanami]] is not present for Viktor's recounting of Genkaku's past. In the game, she comes along but has fallen asleep by the end of the tale.		* [[Nanami]] is not present for Viktor's recounting of Genkaku's past. In the game, she comes along but has fallen asleep by the end of the tale.

	{{Fan Translation\|publications}}		{{Fan Translation\|publications}}
	{{GS21}} {{Short description\|2001 prose release}}		{{GS21}} {{Short description\|2001 prose release}}

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	* Riou's group is not detained for using someone else's pass, so the moonlit night conversation that took place in a jail cell in the game is moved to the White Deer Inn instead.		* Riou's group is not detained for using someone else's pass, so the moonlit night conversation that took place in a jail cell in the game is moved to the White Deer Inn instead.
	* Riou notices [[Jowy Atreides\|Jowy]] is carrying a dagger he didn't have before when he returns from the reconnaissance mission.		* Riou notices [[Jowy Atreides\|Jowy]] is carrying a dagger he didn't have before when he returns from the reconnaissance mission.
			* Riou's tonfa were shattered during the loss of the [[Mercenary Fortress]]. He receives a new pair before the battle against [[Solon Jhee]] outside [[Muse City]].
	* After re-obtaining the [[Celestial Sword]], Riou overhears the sword and [[Viktor]] having a conversation about his pain over [[Anabelle]]'s death.		* After re-obtaining the [[Celestial Sword]], Riou overhears the sword and [[Viktor]] having a conversation about his pain over [[Anabelle]]'s death.
	* [[Neclord]] does not a boss monster, the [[Abomination]], at the party. He simply leaves, vowing revenge.		* [[Neclord]] does not a boss monster, the [[Abomination]], at the party. He simply leaves, vowing revenge.

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'''Genso Suikoden II: 2''' (幻想水滸伝II ②, ''Gensō Suikoden II: 2'') is a book published by Kadokawa Shoten in 2001.

It is the second part of a four-part light novelization of the events of [[Suikoden II]]. It covers the events of the game from the player's party staying at the [[White Deer Inn]] to the player becoming the leader of the fledgling [[New State Army]].

==Summary==
After the fall of the [[Mercenary Fortress]], [[Hero (Suikoden II)|Riou]], [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]], [[Nanami]], and [[Pilika]] flee to [[Muse City|Muse]]. Finally reunited with their friends, they barely have a moment to breathe before being assigned a critical mission: investigating the [[Highland Army]]'s supply lines. Despite near-disaster—including Jowy's close brush with capture—they manage to complete their task.

Meanwhile, the [[City-States of Jowston]], led by Muse, convene the [[Hilltop Conference]] to unite against [[Highland Kingdom|Highland]] and its brutal prince, [[Luca Blight]]. But can the fractured City-States truly stand against Highland’s overwhelming power? And where will Riou and his friends place their trust as the tides of war continue to rise?

The second volume in the complete novelization of the beloved classic ''Suikoden II''!

==Content list==
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{{Tracklist chapter|Chapters}}
{{Publication entry|15|'''9 - Promise on a Moonlit Night''' 月夜の誓い, ''Tsukiyo no Chikai''| |[[Hero (Suikoden II)|Riou]] and his friends, attempting to enter [[Muse City]] to retrieve medicine for wounded soldiers, are stopped by guards who question their false pass. Just as they are about to be detained, [[Viktor]], [[Flik]], and their mercenary comrades arrive, vouching for Riou's group and securing their entry. After reuniting and discussing their next steps, Viktor instructs Riou and Jowy to meet him at the city hall to meet someone important.}}
{{Publication entry|34|'''10 - Desperate Mission''' 決死の任務, ''Kesshi no Ninmu''| |After a short meeting with Mayor [[Anabelle]], Riou and [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]] are sidelined from the front lines by Viktor. Wanting to help, they accept a dangerous reconnaissance mission from [[Jess]] to infiltrate the [[Highland Army]] camp, despite their reservations. [[Nanami]], determined to protect Riou, insists on joining them, and with [[Leona]]'s support, they form a small team, leaving [[Pilika]] in Leona's care.}}
{{Publication entry|52|'''11 - Twin Spies''' 二人の密偵, ''Futari no Mittei''| |Riou and his companions infiltrate the Highland Army garrison to gather crucial information, but Jowy is captured while ensuring their escape. Despite pleas for help, Jess and Anabelle refuse to send a rescue mission, leaving Riou and Nanami to wait anxiously for Jowy’s return. Jowy eventually escapes and reunites with them, though his vague explanation about acquiring a dagger raises doubts in Riou’s mind.}}
{{Publication entry|77|'''12 - Division''' 分裂, ''Bunretsu''| |Riou and his companions, alongside Flik and the mercenary forces, prepare to face the advancing Highland Army, led by General [[Solon Jhee]] and a mercenary commander named [[Gilbert]]. After a tense confrontation, Flik successfully convinces Gilbert and his troops to switch sides, bolstering their numbers, but the arrival of the [[Matilda Knights]] ends in disappointment as internal disputes cause them to retreat. As the mercenaries face imminent defeat, Solon unexpectedly withdraws his forces, just as Viktor arrives.}}
{{Publication entry|103|'''13 - Grim Determination''' 闇の決意, ''Yami no Ketsui''| |Following the battle, Riou is plagued by despair over the discord within the [[City-States of Jowston|City-States]] and Jowy’s increasingly strange behavior. Later, Jowy confronts Anabelle in her office, revealing his intent to kill her, leaving her gravely wounded just as the Highland Army launches a surprise attack on the city. Riou and Nanami arrive too late to save Anabelle, who urges them to flee, and they escape amidst the chaos as the city falls to the enemy.}}
{{Publication entry|126|'''14 - Village of Darkness''' 黒い村, ''Kuro i Mura''| |Riou, Nanami, and Pilika flee Muse after its fall, joining Viktor and others in [[South Window City|South Window]] to regroup against the Highland Army. Viktor reveals his tragic past in [[North Window]], where his village was destroyed by the vampire [[Neclord]], who turned the villagers into zombies. The group investigates reports of a monster in North Window, only to confront Neclord himself, who summons skeletons to attack them, forcing a retreat.}}
{{Publication entry|148|'''15 - Surrender''' 陥落, ''Kanraku''| |Riou, Viktor, [[Freed Yamamoto|Freed]], and [[Kahn Marley|Kahn]] obtain the [[Celestial Sword]] and return to North Window to confront Neclord. After battling skeletons and uncovering Neclord's illusions, including a fake version of Viktor's deceased friend [[Daisy]], they force the vampire to retreat but fail to defeat him. Before they can return to South Window, they learn from Flik that the city has fallen to Highland's forces.}}
{{Publication entry|179|'''16 - In the Depths of Despair''' 絶望の淵で, ''Zetsubō no Fuchi de''| |Riou and his companions, desperate to stop [[Luca Blight]] and the Highland Army, seek the help of [[Shu]], a brilliant but reluctant strategist. After being repeatedly rejected, they enlist the help of [[Richmond]], a cunning detective, who arranges a final meeting with Shu on a bridge over a river. Despite being given a seemingly impossible task, [[Apple]]'s unwavering resolve secures Shu's aid in their fight.}}
{{Publication entry|201|'''17 - The Key to Victory''' 勝利の鍵, ''Shōri no Kagi''| |Riou and his allies prepare for a critical battle against the Highland Army led by Solon Jhee, with Shu devising a strategic plan to turn the tide in their favor. Riou leads a surprise attack from the forest, while Freed inspires surrendered troops to join their cause by invoking the legacy of Riou's adoptive grandfather, [[Genkaku]]. Viktor, Flik, and others charge from North Window Castle, overwhelming the royal army and forcing their retreat.}}
{{Publication entry|234|'''18 - A New Path''' 新たなる道, ''Aratanaru-dō''| |Riou reflects on his decision to become the leader of the [[New State Army]], inspired by his grandfather's legacy and the support of his companions. Viktor recounts Genkaku's heroic yet tragic past, helping Riou understand his grandfather’s sacrifices. [[Leknaat]] and her disciple, [[Luc]], appear to guide Riou, revealing his destiny as the Tenkai Star and hinting at the painful fates intertwined with [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]], the bearer of the [[Black Sword Rune]].}}
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==Differences from the game==
* [[Hero (Suikoden II)|Riou]] and friends stay at the [[White Deer Inn]] and help treat wounded soldiers. The [[Sindar Ruins]] subplot is completely removed, so they receive the pass in order to help treat wounded soldiers at the inn instead.
* Riou's group is not detained for using someone else's pass, so the moonlit night conversation that took place in a jail cell in the game is moved to the White Deer Inn instead.
* Riou notices [[Jowy Atreides|Jowy]] is carrying a dagger he didn't have before when he returns from the reconnaissance mission.
* After re-obtaining the [[Celestial Sword]], Riou overhears the sword and [[Viktor]] having a conversation about his pain over [[Anabelle]]'s death.
* [[Neclord]] does not a boss monster, the [[Abomination]], at the party. He simply leaves, vowing revenge.
* [[Nanami]] is not present for Viktor's recounting of Genkaku's past. In the game, she comes along but has fallen asleep by the end of the tale.

{{Fan Translation|publications}}
{{GS21}} {{Short description|2001 prose release}}