Genso Suikoden II Volume 4 (幻想水滸伝2〈4〉) is the fourth book in the Genso Suikoden 2 novelization series, which tells the story of Suikoden II.
It was written by Shinjiro Hori, who also wrote the Genso Suikoden Soul Eater novels, and illustrated by Shou Yashioka and Fumi Ishikawa.
Story[]
Luca Blight, intent on annihilating the City-State Alliance, assassinates his own father and declares himself Emperor of Highland. Sensing the escalation of war, Riou clings to one hope—defeating Luca will end the bloodshed. After an intense battle, Riou succeeds in bringing Luca down.
Soon after, Riou is invited to a meeting by his former best friend, Jowy, who has since become the new ruler of Highland. The purpose of the meeting: to negotiate a peace treaty between Highland and the City-State Alliance. With hope in his heart, Riou arrives in Muse—only to be met with a heartbreaking betrayal.
What final decision will the two friends reach at the end of their long and painful journey? And what is the true nature of the Rune they both bear?
The emotional finale of the Suikoden II novelization series!
Contents[]
- Pages 2-8: Character guide and illustrations
- Pages 12-13: Map
Chapters[]
- Chapter 28: ラダト急襲 Raid on Radat (pages 15-34)
- Chapter 29: 死闘 Life or Death Struggle (pages 35-60)
- Chapter 30: 狂皇ルカ The Mad King Luca (pages 61-91)
- Chapter 31: 荒野の咆吼 The Roar of the Wilderness (pages 92-117)
- Chapter 32: 誤算 Miscalculation (pages 118-129)
- Chapter 33: 罠 The Trap (pages 130-151)
- Chapter 34: 迷走 Wandering Off Course (pages 152-172)
- Chapter 35: 紋章を背負う者 Those Who Bear the Runes (pages 173-197)
- Chapter 36: 奪回 Recapture (pages 198-224)
- Chapter 37: 一〇八の星 108 Stars (pages 225-241)
- Chapter 38: 巨岩の城で At the Castle of the Great Rock (pages 242-259)
- Chapter 39: 涙の決意 A Tearful Resolution (pages 260-278)
- Chapter 40: 皇都へ To the Royal Capital (pages 279-293)
- Chapter 41: 破壊の化身 The Incarnation of Destruction (pages 294-311)
- Chapter 42: 二つの紋章 The Two Runes (pages 312-326)
- Chapter 43: 約束の地 The Promised Place (pages 327-345)
Differences from the game[]
- During the events in the Tinto Republic, Leknaat speaks with Riou. He runs away after speaking with her and meets Tir McDohl and Gremio there. They mention that they met a young boy in Banner Village wearing the same clothes who told them about Riou.



















