Genso Suikoden II: 3
幻想水滸伝II ③ Gensō Suikoden II: 3
Dust jacket cover by Ishikawa Fumi
Product Information
ISBN
4-8402-1870-6
Released
June 25, 2001Price
¥580
Format Information
Pages
264
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Genso Suikoden II: 3 (幻想水滸伝II ③, Gensō Suikoden II: 3) is a book published by Kadokawa Shoten in 2001.
It is the third part of a four-part light novelization of the events of Suikoden II. It covers the events of the game from Fitcher arriving at the New Alliance Army Headquarters to Jowy's marriage to Jillia Blight and the death of Agares.
Summary
With North Window Castle as its base, the New Alliance Army rises. As its leader, Riou sets out for Two River, hoping to forge an alliance. But in a city divided by tension between humans, kobolds, and Winged Horde, unity seems impossible. Can Riou bring the fractured City-States together before it's too late?
Then, devastating news arrives—Greenhill has fallen, occupied by a Highland general calling himself Jowy Atreides. Riou is stunned to learn that his closest friend has sided with the enemy, but...
The third volume in the complete novelization of Suikoden II—the story nears its climax!
Content list
| Page # | Title | |
|---|---|---|
| Chapters | ||
| 15 | 19 - New Alliance Army 新同盟軍, Shin Dōmei-gun | |
| Riou is pulled away from a rare moment of leisure by the arrival of Fitcher, a former diplomat from Muse now residing in Two River. Fitcher proposes an alliance between the New Alliance Army and Two River to strengthen their fight against the Highland Army. With Shu's guidance and the support of his comrades, Riou prepares to travel to Two River, determined to secure the alliance and prove his worth as a leader. | ||
| 37 | 20 - The Imbalanced Three Races 揺れる三種族, Yureru San shuzoku | |
| Riou travels to Two River, but faces challenges due to deep-seated tensions between humans, kobolds, and the Winged Horde. Meanwhile, in the Highland Army, General Solon Jhee is executed for his defeat at North Window, creating an opportunity for Jowy to step forward and prove himself by leading an attack on Greenhill. Jowy stakes his reputation and life on the mission, vowing to succeed where others have failed, while Riou struggles to unite the divided factions of Two River. | ||
| 69 | 21 - Division 離間, Rikan | |
| Riou finds the tensions between humans and kobolds are being exploited by the Highland Army through a deceptive ceasefire agreement and a forged secret letter. Despite warnings from his companions, Riou attempts to rally support and uncover the truth, but faces resistance from distrustful factions and the city’s leaders, who are swayed by the enemy’s cunning strategist, Klaus. A chance encounter with a brash boy named Chaco leads Riou to a potential ally in the Winged Horde, offering a glimmer of hope to counter the Highland Army’s impending attack. | ||
| 94 | 22 - One Wish ひとつの願い, Hitotsu no Negai | |
| Meeting with Susu, Riou learns more of Two River's history. Riou manages to unite the three races in order to defend Two River against the Highland Army's invasion, overcoming distrust and forging alliances. Meanwhile, Jowy devises a plan to take Greenhill without bloodshed, with the aid of Leon Silverberg. | ||
| 126 | 23 - Lost Hope 失われた希望, Ushinawareta Kibō | |
| After forming an alliance with Two River, Riou and his companions embark on a mission to rescue Lady Teresa, the beloved acting mayor of the recently-fallen Greenhill. With the help of Nina, they infiltrate Greenhill and witness the oppressive actions of the Highland soldiers, led by Captain Rowd. Despite their desire to act, they are forced to hold back due to their lack of weapons, relying instead on Teresa’s bodyguard, Shin, to intervene. | ||
| 152 | 24 - The Commander in White 白い指揮官, Shiro i Shikikan | |
| Riou, Teresa, Shin, and Nina, flee from the Highland Army after Teresa regains her resolve to fight for Greenhill. During their escape, they encounter Jowy, who urges Riou to abandon the fight and run away. Despite Riou’s pleas for Jowy to join him again, Jowy leaves, leaving Riou heartbroken but determined to continue leading the New Alliance Army. | ||
| 183 | 25 - A Reason for Tears 涙の理由, Namida no Riyū | |
| Jowy seeks to end the war and bring peace to Highland by stopping the destructive reign of Luca Blight. After revealing his intentions to Princess Jillia, who agrees to trust him, Jowy faces suspicion from generals Seed and Culgan, who confront him about his true motives. Upon realizing Jowy’s genuine desire for peace, Seed and Culgan pledge their loyalty to him. | ||
| 196 | 26 - Knight's Oath 騎士の誓い, Kishi no Chikai | |
| Riou and his companions, determined to form an alliance with the Matilda Knights, face resistance from their leader, Gordeau. When the Highland Army, led by Luca, begins slaughtering refugees near the border, Riou and Viktor attempt to intervene, but Gordeau orders his knights to restrain them. As the refugees are captured and massacred, Riou and his allies are left powerless, bound by Gordeau's inaction and the knights' loyalty to their leader. | ||
| 221 | 27 - Rites 儀式, Gishiki | |
| Riou gains the support of many knights under Miklotov and Camus despite Gordeau's dismissal. In Muse City, the Highland Army conducts a brutal massacre, using the lives of citizens and refugees to unleash the power of the Beast Rune. Jowy, entangled in the political machinations of the Blight family, poisons Agares during the Knight's Oath ceremony, sacrificing himself to bring down King Agares while Luca seizes power, vowing to purge the land of weakness. | ||
Differences from the game
- Riou does not have to track down and recruit Amada or Tai Ho to find a boat to take him to Lakewest.
- Fitcher is not whipped in Two River City, nor is he almost lynched in Greenhill City.
- Riou and his party do not need to navigate the Two River Sewers.
- Jowy's role is fleshed out somewhat, with him having more conversations with Leon Silverberg, Jillia Blight, as well as Culgan and Seed.
- Emilia's role as the New Leaf Academy librarian who is on the player's side has been removed. Nina takes on some of those aspects instead.
- Riou does not take to the field during Luca Blight's massacre of the refugees from Muse City. He's prevented from doing so by the Matilda Knights.
- The alliance with the Toran Republic is made off-screen. Shu sent an envoy to Toran while Riou was in the Matilda Knightdom.