Chapter 37: Celebration

**Chapter 37: Celebration** is the 37th chapter to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-37---celebration\_60745063671584345

## Synopsis

Jun confronts a male archer who tries to assassinate him but fails, leading Jun to become infuriated by the man's actions, causing him to lose control of his emotions.

## Summary

### Day 129: November 30, 2033

Xuanyu asks Jun if he's ready to go home, and Jun agrees, heading towards Izuzunu. They discuss fighting the oshir together with Nugget and 07 the next day. Xuanyu playfully mentions Jun's need to clean his room, and Jun reflects on how good it feels to reconnect with old friends. He also ponders what might have happened if he had chosen to escape with Misha. Jun excitedly returns to Izuzunu, admiring the rebuilt town. However, he encounters hostility from two men who label him a murderer. Jun's mood shifts, and he angrily pushes one of them to the ground. Xuanyu intervenes, delivering a stern warning and causing the men to apologize and flee. Xuanyu's protective gesture leaves Jun feeling acknowledged and supported.

Jun, overwhelmed with emotion, steps into his house after a prolonged absence, expressing his relief at being back home. Overwhelmed by the flood of emotions, he collapses to the ground, tears streaming down his face. As he collects himself, he discovers his home miraculously spotless, sparking confusion. Navigating through his pristine abode, he reaches his bedroom only to be rudely ejected as a mysterious girl appears. Their ensuing exchange reveals her as Helena, a sympathetic soul who clandestinely cleans Jun's house daily to offer him a comfortable environment post-prison. Touched by her compassion, Jun learns about her fear during the war and acknowledges the shared human vulnerability. In a surprising turn, Helena, lacking a home, proposes staying in Jun's house. Although internally questioning his home's transformation into a potential shelter, Jun hesitantly agrees, allowing her to occupy Lilly's former room. Alone again, Jun sighs, contemplating the strange turn of events, before finally surrendering to much-needed rest, closing his eyes. After dropping onto his bed and closing his eyes, Jun suddenly remembers it's the celebration of the new month.

Edison, energized and excited, addresses the lively crowd at the party, prompting enthusiastic responses. He introduces a new song, humorously claiming to have wrestled bears for it, drawing laughter. The crowd joins in as he plays the disc named "Bears," initiating a collective dance and shout fest. Edison, pleased with the vibe, acknowledges the song's excellence, expressing his enjoyment on stage. Outside the club, Jun and Xuanyu walk past the election stage, where a group of citizens recognizes Jun. Despite one man greeting him, the crowd quickly turns hostile, labeling Jun as a "monster." Suddenly, an unknown man in dark clothing appears on the election stage, aiming a bow at Jun. However, before the arrow hits, the other man intervenes, pushing Jun out of harm's way. Both fall to the ground, and Jun expresses his frustration at the mysterious archer. Xuanyu confronts the man, forcibly removing his mask to reveal his identity. The man had white hair and blue eyes. The archer justifies his actions, claiming he aimed to eliminate a supposed murderer. The man who saved Jun passionately defends him, insisting Jun is not a monster, and the accusations stem from fear and blame. Jun, moved by the archer's actions, approaches him. Ignoring Xuanyu's inquiry, Jun unexpectedly attacks the archer, kneeing him in the stomach and delivering punches before throwing him into the election stage's wall. A woman witnessing the scene rushes toward Jun, expressing concern, but he pushes her to the ground.

In a shocking turn of events, Jun breaks down, crying and screaming in pain as he relentlessly beats the man in the dark suit. The onlookers, including Xuanyu and other citizens, are stunned by Jun's violent outburst. Jun's assault is brutal, with trampling, kicking, and multiple punches, leaving the man's face bruised, bleeding from the nose, and eyes swollen. After subjecting the man to a severe beating, Jun breathes heavily and questions the man's attempt to harm a fellow citizen, which was him. Jun emphasizes that he believes the man is the true monster. Despite having the opportunity to kill him, Jun refrains, expressing his weakness to kill someone. He warns that continued provocation might lead him to commit a lethal act in the future. The man, now in fear and remorse, apologizes profusely, pledging not to repeat his actions. Jun suggests going to the hospital, offering a chance for the man to avoid looking like a zombie in Izuzunu. The man, still frightened, agrees, and they walk to the hospital together. Xuanyu and the citizens are left shocked and horrified by the intense scene.

Xuanyu and the citizens decide to head to the club, running through the bridge to Edison's nightclub. Jun walks alongside the man he assaulted, expressing his discontent with the man's previous actions. As they pause, Jun confronts the man about trust in the citizens of Izuzunu. The man confesses his regret for his previous judgment of Jun, acknowledging the citizens' ignorance. Jun gazes at the lake, agreeing with the man's assessment of the situation.

## Days in chapter

* November 30, 2033
* Day 129
* 1 day

## Information

* Helena Jibauk is introduced in this chapter, which is the mysterious girl who's been cleaning Jun's house while he's been in prison.
* The man who shot the arrow toward Jun is Clay Gaikenet.
* Jun began to have a mental breakdown as he lost his mind and began beating up the archer, trampling, kicking, and multiple punches, leaving the man's face bruised, bleeding from the nose, and his eyes swollen.

## Characters in summary

* Xuanyu Chen
* Jun
* Nisse Heinrich (Nugget)
* Klaus Bailey (07)
* Misha Morozov (mentioned)
* Helena Jibauk
* Lilly Vernnine (mentioned)
* Edison Cheng