Chapter 42: Announcement

**Chapter 42: Announcement** is the 42nd chapter to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-42---announcement\_60861739394191458

## Synopsis

Xuanyu and Jun announce the new war that has plunged Izuzunu down into another brutal conflict; the Blood War. At the moment, the citizens of Izuzunu recall the Wood War and Jun's actions.

## Summary

### Day 137: December 8, 2033

Xuanyu and Jun engage in a training session using fake swords, demonstrating their skills. Jun successfully scores a point against Clay. During their conversation, Clay expresses concern about facing Toast and questions how Toast achieves his goals. Jun and Clay decide to prioritize informing others about the potential danger rather than continuing their training. They quickly leave the arena to share their concerns with the rest of the group, with Xuanyu following suit.

### Day 138: December 9, 2033

At the election stage, Jun interrupts the citizens of Izuzunu with an urgent announcement about the Chaos Team planning to invade and bring chaos to Izuzunu. The citizens react with fear and accusations, believing Jun may betray them again. Jun vehemently denies these claims and expresses frustration and anger. Xuanyu defends Jun, condemning the citizens' lack of respect and support for Jun, who protects them. The tense situation escalates, with Xuanyu expressing disgust and kicking over a box of food. The atmosphere becomes charged with conflict and mistrust among the citizens and the LCI members. As panic ensues among the citizens upon learning about the impending war with the Chaos Team, Xuanyu takes charge. Phoenix reassures the crowd and emphasizes unity, urging them to trust in Jun again. The citizens regain hope and express their support. Jun confirms the reality of the threat and discusses the uncertainty surrounding the Chaos Team's numbers. Phoenix questions the likelihood of over a hundred members in the Chaos Team, but Jun remains cautious, reminding Phoenix not to underestimate the situation. Despite uncertainties, Jun remains confident in his combat skills, while cautioning against unrealistic expectations. The conversation ends with Jun advising Phoenix not to expect things to go as planned.

Chloe, Lilly, and Evelyn take a break in the forest after Chloe demonstrates her sword skills. The atmosphere shifts when Evelyn reveals news of another war, led by Toast. Chloe reacts with shock, recalling memories of a past war. Lilly and Evelyn comfort her, sharing their own experiences of loss. Chloe reminisces about a friend named Kayla and acknowledges the impact of war. Despite the somber moment, they decide to resume training, emphasizing the need to prepare for the upcoming conflict.

Jun and Phoenix arrive at God's Kingdom and are impressed by its appearance, resembling other kingdoms in the world. Jun opens the walls using a lever and key, revealing a well-lit and beautifully designed town. As they explore, Jun notices two structures, one of which is revealed to be his house. To his delight, he discovers a statue of Eungi, a friend who passed away. Touched by the gesture, Jun becomes emotional, briefly remembering the losses he has endured. Inside a large structure, they find a throne, but Jun insists it belongs to God, not him. He then identifies his real house, a modest black-bricked building, and expresses contentment with its simple yet functional interior. Phoenix takes Jun to a secluded area behind God's Kingdom to show him his fire spellbind. Jun is surprised to learn about this ability and expresses eagerness to learn. Phoenix demonstrates his blue fire aura, impressing Jun. Excited, Jun wants to be taught, but Phoenix cautioned about the danger of controlling the fire. Phoenix explains that the ability is triggered under pressure or intense anger, emphasizing the need for control. Jun is grateful for the opportunity to learn and asks about the color of his potential fire, with Phoenix mentioning it would be the normal fire color.

As night falls, Evelyn voices frustration at the unexpected news. Chloe, Evelyn, and Lilly spend their evening farming after a day of training in the woods, pondering the uncertain outcome of the impending war. In another part of the town, George and Mikey discuss preparations for the war, hopeful for the opportunity to fight for the president. Meanwhile, in Jun's old house, Helena reacts with disbelief while lying in bed. In a remote area, Xuanyu, Nugget, and 07 are engaged in combat with zombies, collecting materials for their survival. At Phoenix's house, he spends the day cleaning his sword after confronting a group of brutes. Clay continues construction on his house, nearing completion, while Jun, now in God's Kingdom, reflects on the looming Blood War, questioning whether victory is possible.

## Days in chapter

* December 8, 2033-December 9, 2033
* Day 137-138
* 2 days

## Information

* Announcement of the Blood War to citizens.
* God's Kingdom finishes on December 9, 2033.
* Phoenix reveals his Azure Fire for the first time.

## Characters in summary

* Xuanyu Chen
* Hisano Suzuki (Jun)
* Clay Gaikenet
* Don Felau (Toast)
* Phoenix Flamedew
* Chloe Minh
* Evelyn Khang
* Lilly Vernnine
* Kayla Thao (mentioned)
* Eungi Saubaudiak (mentioned)
* George Khang
* Mikey Khang
* Helena Jibauk
* Nisse Heinrich (Nugget)
* Klaus Bailey (07)