Chapter 19: The New Beginning

**Chapter 19: The New Beginning** is the 19th chapter to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz. It is also the first chapter of the 3rd volume, The Wood Incident.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-19---the-new-beginning\_60286415388333988

## Synopsis

After the Raid War in Izuzunu, Jun and the rest of the remaining Izuzunians have to face a new area as they've been transported to a random region in Kepkury by the Doom Brigade.

## Summary

### Day 2: July 25, 2033

Jun asks ​Vonda about the ​brutes and their behavior, specifically questioning whether they only come out at night. Vonda explains that ​zombies emerge at night, but the other brutes can appear anytime. Jun also asks about ​kalkruts and their association with the brutes. Vonda says that all kalkruts are considered evil and are affiliated with the Doom Brigade. She elaborates on the different types of groups within the Doom Brigade, such as archers, axers, kalrhinos, kalruts, and mindmasters. Vonda suggests that Jun starts his own village and eventually turns it into a kingdom, offering her support and indicating that her village, Izu Village, would seek refuge with him if needed. They have a conversation about the history and longevity of Izu Village, with Vonda expressing her dedication to protecting it. Jun reflects on the name "Izu" and its significance.

### Day 60: September 23, 2033

Jun reflects on the beauty of the ​night sky from his ​balcony, while lamenting the damage inflicted on his house by the recent incident that took place a week ago in ​Izuzunu. Jun is saddened by the loss of ​survivors and wonders if they could have done something differently to win the war. Getting ready for bed, Jun goes into his bedroom, has a drink of water, and prepares to sleep. Meanwhile, Mikey is having a sleepover at George's house due to his demolished treehouse. Chloe sits in her basement, which remains untouched, drawing a picture of Chinatown before its destruction. Edison lies in bed, contemplating what he could have done to prevent the war. Pondering their circumstances, Jun finally closes his eyes and drifts off to sleep.

### Day 61: September 24, 2033

Jun woke up in the middle of the woods with the rest of the remaining Izuzunians. They had been transported to a new area and had no recollection of how they got there. They noticed a girl named Irene, dressed in black leather clothing, and approached her. Irene also had no memory of how she ended up there but confirmed that she was human. Jun introduced himself and welcomed Irene as a new member.

Suddenly, ​Nugget appears and Jun confronts him, blaming him for their situation and for the deaths of ​Coen and other members of their previous war. A fight ensues, but Jun is eventually calmed down by ​Edison and Chloe. Nugget reveals that he regrets his actions and no longer cares about being the president. He explains that he joined the Doom Brigade to protect himself as a human, but they mistreated him.

Nugget reveals that he was abandoned by the ​Doomgaders and expresses remorse for his actions. He asks to join ​Jun and his friends, and ​Chloe agrees to let him join. Nugget apologizes for the deaths caused by the war and informs them that the Doomgaders not only transported them but also stole their belongings. ​Edison realizes that the Doomgaders may have taken over their town. Jun leads the group to a nearby lake, where they admire the scenery and Jun declares it as their new home. This marks a new beginning for Izuzunu.

Mikey and the others rush back to their house, being chased by brutes and zombies. ​Chloe shoots arrows to fend off the attackers while everyone runs inside. A zombie tries to attack Chloe, but ​Irene quickly dispatches it with her wooden sword. They all make it inside and barricade the doors. ​Nugget suggests resting for the next day, and tensions begin to ease. ​Edison pulls Jun aside and discusses their origins, suggesting they may have come from another planet. Jun mentions his recurring dreams and the sense of a mission. Edison suggests that these dreams may hold important meaning. Everyone settles down to sleep, and Irene kindly gives Nugget a carpet to sleep on. Nugget is grateful and they exchange smiles and thumbs-ups before falling asleep.

Later that night, someone began banging on the door. A girl named ​Evelyn seeks refuge with ​Jun and his ​group, appearing frightened and disheveled. She reveals that she cannot remember anything and is unsure of what happened outside. Jun and ​Edison recognize that she is another human. The group settles down to sleep, except for ​Mikey, who finds Evelyn familiar but cannot place where he has seen her before. Later, a group of teenagers is seen watching them through the ​windows, with their leader expressing plans to have "fun" with the group. They then leave, vanishing into the ​shadows.

## Days in chapter

* (July 25, 2033)-September 23, 2033-September 25, 2033
* Day 60-62
* 3 days

## Information

* Vonda Kregne's town was called "Izu Village", hence why Jun named his country "Izuzunu".
* Irene Wong - Appearance, "She's wearing all-black clothing that is made of leather. The leather jacket on her was big and puffy and her pants were also puffy. She had short black hair that reached her shoulders only. Her eyes were brown, which meant she had to be human."
* Evelyn Khang - Appearance, "A girl... she was frightened and her clothes were almost torn apart.

## Characters in summary

* Jun
* Vonda Kregne
* Mikey Khang
* George Khang
* Chloe Minh
* Edison Cheng
* Irene Wong
* Nisse Heinrich (Nugget)
* Coen Kim (mentioned)
* Evelyn Khang