Chapter 21: The Wood

**Chapter 21: The Wood** is the 21st chapter to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-21---the-wood\_60556510849202970

## Synopsis

Jun and Moises bump into a new human being who's lost their memories like the rest of the Izuzunians, but they learn something stunning. Soon Izuzunu goes into chaos when a thief suddenly steals.

## Summary

### Day 63: September 26, 2033

Jun trudges through the muddy terrain, struggling under the weight of a heavy log as the rain pours down and lightning flashes. Suddenly, his foot sinks deep into the mire, causing him to stumble. Beside him, Moises also grapples with the slippery ground, trying to lift another log.

Moises encourages Jun amidst laughter, urging him to keep going. However, his own laughter is soon interrupted by an unexpected fall into the mud. Jun, momentarily forgetting his own predicament, bursts into laughter as well. Their amusement is short-lived when Jun's face meets the filthy ground, eliciting a disgusted outcry. Moises continues to chuckle at the sight, prompting Jun to exclaim, "God damn it, Moises!" Brushing himself off, Jun extends a hand to help Moises up. They both rise, taking a moment to lament the terrible weather.

Moises seizes the opportunity to ask Jun about his full name, only to be met with uncertainty. Jun confesses that he cannot recall his own name, causing Moises to laugh and reintroduce himself as Moises Alvarez. Jun takes note of the name before pondering his own memory lapse. Shaking off their bewilderment, Jun suggests getting back to work, determined to gather more logs. Moises lets out a grunt of exertion as they both resume their labor.

### Day 77: October 10, 2033

Jun smiled as he gazed at his newly completed house. It stood proudly, a beautiful sight. Having moved away from his old house, he now lived on a mountain located far to the south of Chloe's farmland. Jun intentionally chose this location instead of living in the middle of the island, surrounded by the lake. Constructed from concrete, a material he had learned to make back in Hwalshindo, his house exuded durability and strength. Max unexpectedly bumped into Jun while strolling around town. He was quick to express admiration, exclaiming how incredible it looked. Jun graciously accepted the compliments, acknowledging Max's kind words. Max eventually walked away, returning to his own house.

Later, Jun abruptly opened his house door, interrupting Moises mid-sentence. He greeted Moises with a friendly wave and exclaimed. Moises reciprocated the greeting and the two friends performed a cool handshake. Since their initial meeting, they had formed a strong bond and began spending a significant amount of time together, enjoying each other's company. Another girl had shown up earlier. Moises pondered in his mind if the girl, Lilly, was a druzel. She sat on a chair inside Moises's house, holding a glass of water. With her vibrant white and blue hair, as well as her mismatched eye colors, she caught Jun's attention, and he waved back at her.

Jun couldn't help but think about the number of lost individuals in the area. "Lilly Vernnine," Moises informed Jun of the girl's name. As Jun approached Lilly, he extended a warm welcome. Lilly expressed her gratitude while revealing her inability to recall anything other than her name. This revelation surprised and shocked Jun. Questions flooded his mind about a druzel who couldn't remember anything. Curiosity getting the best of him, Jun asked Lilly how she ended up forgetting everything. She could offer no explanation, leaving Jun with a mixture of disbelief and confusion. Jun quickly tried to compose himself, assuring Lilly that he was fine despite the circumstances.

Lilly, understandably concerned, questioned whether she could trust them. Jun assured her that trust was the basis of his and Moises's friendship. He explained that Lilly had the option to live with either of them or build her own house with their assistance. A sudden interruption occurred as Moises emerged, and Jun called out his name. Moises, caught off guard, responded in confusion before realizing what had happened.

Moises abruptly announced his need to finish his own house and rushed outside, yelling in frustration at a discovery. Jun and Lilly exchanged bewildered glances. Jun swiftly stood up, deciding to investigate the cause of Moises's outburst. He opened the door and invited Lilly to join him, and together they began running through the forests. As they raced through the woods, Jun couldn't help but question the strange turn of events and wonder what had caused Moises's sudden anger.

Moises came to an abrupt halt in the middle of the path, surrounded by everyone else. His frustration grew as he questioned who took his wood. Earlier, Moises had noticed his logs had gone missing. Brandishing his sword, Moises threatened to start a war if no one confessed to the theft. Confusion filled the air as the crowd backed away cautiously, bewildered by Moises's outburst. Jun, finally catching up, approached Moises to understand the situation.

Moises explained with anger in his voice that he suspects someone has stolen his wood. Jun inched closer to Moises to try to stop him, but he was forcefully pushed away. Moises continued to express his frustrations, emphasizing the effort he had put into obtaining the wood. The gathered members remained silent, unable to provide any insight into the missing logs. Moises issued a warning, giving the thief a day to return the stolen wood before he would take matters into his own hands. As Moises turned to head back to his house, he abruptly turned around and addressed Nugget. He asks Nugget where his house is to investigate.

The group stood in stunned silence, grappling with the unexpected turn of events. Edison approached Jun, seeking an explanation. Jun recounted how someone had taken Moises's wood from his chest, leaving everyone perplexed. Jun thought to himself if this was some kind of joke, struggling to comprehend the seriousness of the situation. Determined to move forward, Jun shifted his focus to welcoming Lilly. He called out to the others, introducing her to the group. Taking the opportunity to establish a connection, Max offered Lilly a taste of Sodizu, a traditional drink of Izuzunu. Lilly found it surprisingly delicious and quickly finished her glass, expressing curiosity about its creator. Making it to Nugget and 07's house later, Moises searched everywhere for proof that Nugget had stolen his wood, but nothing was to be found.

### Day 78: October 11, 2033

Jun wakes up Lilly to join him in gathering materials for Izuzunu.

Nugget couldn't help but note how Moises had intruded upon their belongings, prompting a response from 07 in agreement. Suddenly, a distant, thunderous noise caught their attention, growing louder with each passing moment. Alarmed by the approaching sound, 07 exclaimed in confusion. It became apparent that a thunderstorm was heading towards them, an inevitable consequence of their mountainous surroundings.

In an instant, a deafening bolt of lightning struck their home, igniting a dangerous fire upon their roof. Nugget quickly alerted 07 to the dire situation, who swiftly rushed outside to witness the blazing inferno. Realizing the perilous risk of their wooden abode being consumed by fire, a sense of urgency overwhelmed them both. Hastily, they retrieved a bucket filled with water and attempted to douse the flames, while 07 fervently used a cloth to smother the fire and prevent further damage.

As they battled the blaze, another bolt of lightning threatened to strike their surrounding trees, prompting Nugget to express their oversight of the potential hazard. The thunderstorm continued its cacophonous assault, but the subsequent deluge of rain brought respite, extinguishing the flames that had engulfed their roof. Relieved but soon faced with a new predicament, Nugget pointed out the unintended consequence of the water leaking into their house, dampening their spirits.

In the midst of their distress, a sound caught their attention, causing 07 to abruptly turn around. To their surprise, they recognized the familiar face of Xuanyu, an acquaintance from before. An exchange of greetings ensued, momentarily distracting them from the perils unfolding within their home. However, their oversight became evident as the leaking water within the house demanded their immediate attention. Startled by the revelation, Xuanyu shared their concern. It was clear that urgent action was required, propelling Nugget, 07, and Xuanyu to swiftly make their way back towards the house to address the worsening situation.

At Moises's house, he planned with new members named Yusuke and Emily about their evil plans for Izuzunu. They also added that they should invite Jun and Chloe to their new group.

## Days in chapter

* (September 26, 2033)-October 10, 2033-October 11, 2033
* Day 63-78
* 3 days

## Information

### Characters

* Lilly - With her vibrant white and blue hair, as well as her mismatched eye colors; brown(left) and light purple (right)
* Xuanyu
* Yusuke
* Emily

## Characters in summary

* Jun
* Moises Alvarez
* Chloe Minh
* Max Jutauk
* Lilly Vernnine
* Nisse Heinrich (Nugget)
* Edison Cheng
* Klaus Bailey (07)
* Xuanyu Chen
* Yusuke Fuji
* Emily Kaum