Chapter 30: The Wood War: Conclusion

**Chapter 30: The Wood War: Conclusion** is the 30th chapter and last chapter of Volume 3 to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-30---the-wood-war-conclusion\_60629588627211782

## Synopsis

The battle finally hits the conclusion point as the chase after Moises becomes even more intense. Jun struggles with feelings of weakness; calling himself a bastard for not killing Moises when he had the chance.

## Summary

### Day 85: October 18, 2033

As the group chases Moises, Jun struggles with feelings of weakness; calling himself a bastard for not killing Moises when he had the chance. 07 encourages him, emphasizing that everyone, including Jun, has their struggles. Motivated, Jun joins the chase. Chloe, also on the pursuit, expresses her intent to kill Moises. When they spot Moises, Chloe and the group converge. However, Jun, dealing with injuries, falls behind, urging the others to continue without him. Irene, Xuanyu, and the rest catch up to Moises, but he swiftly evades them. Irene, attempting an attack, becomes Moises's hostage, leading to a tense standoff. Xuanyu pleads for Irene's release, emphasizing their intent not to harm Moises.

In an attempt to reason with Moises, Xuanyu proposes returning the stolen wood to make him happy. However, Moises reveals his anger over someone growing trees in his house, destroying it. Jun arrives and pleads with Moises to put the sword down, but Moises demands Jun's loyalty. Jun, however, remarks on the beauty of the night as he pleads to Moises. As Xuanyu surrenders to end the war, Moises unexpectedly slits Irene's throat, causing shock and horror among the group. Jun, in anguish, rushes to Irene's side, expressing grief and anger. He then retaliates against Moises, tackling him down and punching him in the face with rage. Jun continued, but Moises managed to escape. Xuanyu vows to make Moises pay and chases him down. Mark, arriving too late to save Irene, experiences a painful headache but continues to chase Moises with Xuanyu. Jun, devastated, mourns Irene's death, blaming himself. Lilly wants to console Jun, but she is too scared to get up and help him. Jun got up after crying on Irene as he walked down the mountain and began to self-harm himself in distress. The group rushes down the mountain, attempting to stop Jun's self-destructive actions.

Mikey and George attempt to ally with the Usagi Empire but face rejection from the Emperor. Guards forcefully remove them, causing Mikey to protest. Despite the setback, they reflect on the situation and head back to Izuzunu. George expresses concern about the situation in Izuzunu, mentioning Moises and his two friends. Mikey dismisses the threat, confident in the LCI's ability to handle three enemies.

Jun expresses deep regret and self-blame for not taking action earlier, believing it led to the current chaotic state of Izuzunu. He berates himself for being unable to protect the town and admits to hesitating due to conflicting feelings about Moises being a friend and part of Izuzunu. 07 and the others try to console Jun, emphasizing that mistakes are a natural part of life and that he can learn and grow from them. Despite their reassurances, Jun continues to struggle with his emotions, appreciating their support but finding it challenging to overcome his guilt.

Xuanyu continued to chase Moises to a desert mountaintop. Xuanyu throws his last knife as it hits Moises. He falls to the ground exhausted, and questions Xuanyu about Jun's actions, realizing Jun's true intentions. Xuanyu reveals that Jun was never truly on Moises's side and planned to betray him after initiating the war. Despite this revelation, Xuanyu kills Moises by stabbing him in the stomach, causing him to fall off a cliff into a pool of water. Xuanyu walks away from the scene, leaving Mark disappointed upon his arrival.

## Days in chapter

* October 18, 2033
* Day 85
* 1 day

## Information

* Moises unexpectedly slits Irene's throat.
* Xuanyu kills Moises by stabbing him in the stomach, causing him to fall off a cliff into a pool of water.
* Usagi Empire declines Mikey and George's offer to become allies.

## Characters in summary

* Moises Alvarez
* Jun
* Klaus Bailey (07)
* Chloe Minh
* Irene Wong
* Xuanyu Chen
* Mark Flamedew
* Lilly Vernnine

## Deaths

* Irene Wong - Died by Moises slitting her throat with anger after the LCI tries to make a deal with him to end the war.