Chapter 52: The Punishment

**Chapter 52: The Punishment** is the 52nd chapter to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-52---the-punishment\_64527679470229735

## Synopsis

In the aftermath of the Battle on the Traitor, Xuanyu confronts the injured LCI members about the murder of Leo and the disobedience against the president's orders to retreat.

## Summary

### Day 145: December 16, 2033

As the sun rises over the town of Izuzunu, the entrance remains in disrepair. Two ominous figures, Hades and Kratos, enter the town, both dressed in distinctive armor. Hades, with blue and red eyes and white hair, steps onto the collapsed bridge, expressing his awareness of Izuzunu. Kratos, a man without armor, follows behind him, speaking of their three-month observation of the town of Izuzunu. Both men share a sinister desire to break and take over Izuzunu, anticipating the satisfaction of their malevolent intentions. They express eagerness to unleash chaos upon the once beautiful town.

The LCI members who fought against Leo find themselves recovering in the Special Room of the hospital. Some are awake and engaged in conversations, while others remain unconscious. Chloe expresses curiosity about her powers, contemplating the uniqueness of her spellbinded armor. Evelyn reassures her that she will likely discover her abilities soon and emphasizes the rarity of spellbinding on Kepkury. Quin and Cyfty engage in banter about the rapid growth of kids these days. George and Mikey, waking up confused in the hospital, are informed by their comrades that they were victorious in the battle against Leo. The others enthusiastically recount the powerful display of Mikey and George's abilities. Confused and with fragmented memories, George and Mikey express their bewilderment, recalling only moments of intense emotion during the confrontation with Leo. The LCI members reassure them of their victory and express relief that they are okay. Chloe expresses relief that Mikey and George are okay. George, recalling the pain Chloe endured during the fight, expresses gratitude for her safety. Nugget emphasizes the importance of keeping their armor, and Mikey and George ensure they won't part with them. Xuanyu enters the room, expressing disapproval of their actions during the battle. Clay, 07, and the others confront Xuanyu for not being there to help during the fight against Leo. Tensions rise as Xuanyu accuses them of disobeying the president's orders and killing Leo, calling them murderers. The group argues against Xuanyu about Leo's betrayal, leading to a heated exchange. Cyfty and Chloe confront Xuanyu for abandoning them, blaming him for the near-death experience during the battle. Xuanyu, angered and disappointed, declares they deserve imprisonment and orders the guards to take them to prison for a whole year. The LCI members express their frustration and anger towards Xuanyu as they are escorted away, leaving Clay to yell out in frustration.

Jun confronts Hades and Kratos, expressing his skepticism about trusting Chaos Team members. Hades attempts to assure Jun that they want to be allies and are on his side. However, Jun remains wary, gripping his sword tightly. Kratos pleads with Jun, emphasizing their genuine desire to be on his side. Jun questions why Chaos Team members are trying to join him, demanding an explanation for their intentions. Hades and Kratos, visibly shaken, insist that they don't know the reasons behind their comrades' actions. Jun lowers his sword but continues to press them for information about Toast's plans. Hades and Kratos reveal that Toast, using his real name, Don, aims to kill all Izuzunians, sparing only a few. Don plans to take over Izuzunu and become the new emperor, using surviving Izuzunians as slaves for his entertainment and exploiting them for various tasks. Jun absorbs this information and responds with a stern acknowledgment of Don's sinister goals and the Chaos Team's aim to spread chaos. As Kratos and Hades depart, Jun contemplates the information, hoping that they are genuine in their allegiance. Xuanyu interrupts, confronting Jun about Leo's death. Xuanyu accuses Jun of instructing the LCI to kill Leo, but Jun clarifies that Leo and Moon are traitors. Xuanyu, however, asserts that Merp is the true traitor, manipulating events to make Leo appear guilty. Jun is shocked, realizing that they may have killed the wrong person. Xuanyu discloses the true nature of Leo's allegiance, expressing concern about Toast's potential reaction. Jun is devastated, realizing the consequences of his actions and Merp's deceit. Xuanyu further drops a bombshell about imprisoning the LCI members for not following the president's orders and highlights their role in falling for Merp's trap. Jun, angered and feeling responsible, demands their release, but Xuanyu remains adamant due to their disobedience. An intense confrontation ensues, with Jun attempting to free the imprisoned LCI members by force. Xuanyu defends his decision, justifying the imprisonment. The heated argument escalates into a physical brawl, with both individuals exchanging punches and kicks. The fight continues until Phoenix intervenes, breaking up the conflict. Will assists in restraining Xuanyu, and Phoenix demands an explanation. The air is filled with tension as the conflicting emotions and revelations unravel, leaving the characters at a crossroads.

## Days in chapter

* December 16, 2033
* Day 145
* 1 day

## Information

* President Xuanyu imprisons the LCI for not obeying the president's commands to retreat to the Battle on the Traitor.
* Hades and Kratos try to ally with Jun, sharing information about Toast's plan to enslave all the Izuzunians and become the new emperor of Izuzunu. Hades and Kratos also reveals Toast's real name as "Don"
* Xuanyu and Jun start a fight after Xuanyu reveals to Jun that he's imprisoned the LCI.

## Characters in summary

* Hades Helfir
* Kratos Demihau
* Leonardo Duvilvaum (mentioned)
* Chloe Minh
* Evelyn Khang
* Quin Flamedew
* Cyfty Julge
* George Khang
* Mikey Khang
* Nisse Heinrich (Nugget)
* Xuanyu Chen
* Clay Gaikenet
* Klaus Bailey (07)
* Hisano Suzuki (Jun)
* Don Felau (Toast)
* Phoenix Flamedew
* Will Flamedew