Chapter 29: The Runaway

**Chapter 29: The Runaway** is the 29th chapter to be released in the *Rise of Izuzunu* series, written by AkaByeolz.

## Link

https://www.webnovel.com/book/rise-of-izuzunu\_21578401805697905/chapter-29---the-runaway\_60619647942189258

## Synopsis

Jun goes through a tough time in his mind, thinking he's not good enough, and wondering why he even started Izuzunu in the first place if he's so weak. Despite wanting to, he can't bring himself to harm his best friend.

## Summary

### Day 85: October 18, 2033

In the forest, Moises, fleeing from his pursuers, throws knives at the chasing group, managing to wound Lilly. Despite the injury, Lilly urges the others to continue the pursuit. As she tends to her arm, she expresses concern for Jun, who is not present. Angie, Nugget, and 07 persist in chasing Moises, who enters a swamp and resorts to cutting down trees to impede their progress. 07 vehemently declares that Moises won't escape justice, prompting a frustrated reaction from Moises.

Jun and Moises hide from the pursuing group, with Jun expressing reluctance to kill Moises in his head. Chloe appears out of nowhere as Jun tries to convince Chloe to kill Moises, but she tearfully refuses. Remembering their past friendship with Moises, Jun struggles with the idea of killing Moises. Chloe runs away, and Jun, torn by conflicting emotions, returns to Moises without revealing the conversation. Moises questions Chloe's departure, and Jun fabricates a reason. Jun, nursing a wound inflicted by Evelyn, decides to rest, and Moises discusses their mission's completion. Moises expresses confidence in facing Mark, but Jun harbors doubts based on Misha's assessment of Mark's skills.

Irene, Quin, and Mark gear up to confront Moises and his friends, who have caused chaos in Izuzunu. Mark is perplexed by the war's absurd cause - the theft of wood. As they enter Izuzunu, they find the town in ruins, with the president's house burning. Quin is distraught over the fate of his friends. Mark, Xuanyu, and Evelyn join forces to locate Moises, who is believed to be in the swamp. Mark experiences a sudden headache. Mark has a mysterious vision involving a syringe and a town burning. Despite the confusion, he continues the pursuit, determined to reach Moises and put an end to the chaos. They discover that Jun is with Moises, but Jun is hesitant to harm his best friend.

In a moment of internal struggle, Jun hesitates but ultimately decides to confront Moises, intending to kill him. However, as he prepares to strike, Jun experiences a turbulent mental breakdown, berating himself for perceived inadequacies and questioning his purpose in building Izuzunu. Moises, concerned by Jun's erratic behavior, tries to understand what's wrong. Jun's emotional turmoil intensifies, leading to a scream of frustration and self-loathing. Moises, witnessing Jun's distress, attempts to console him, but Jun continues to grapple with his internal conflicts. Edison and others rush in, prompting Moises to retreat, expressing remorse for the situation. The group tends to Jun, who remains on the ground, feeling overwhelmed and useless.

## Days in chapter

* October 18, 2033
* Day 85
* 1 day

## Information

* Jun's fear of killing his best friend, Moises, starts.
* Mark begins to get his visions of a mysterious backstory.
* Jun begins to feel useless.

## Characters in summary

* Moises Alvarez
* Lilly Vernnine
* Jun
* Angie Channarong
* Nisse Heinrich (Nugget)
* Klaus Bailey (07)
* Chloe Minh
* Evelyn Khang
* Mark Flamedew
* Misha Morozov (mentioned)
* Irene Wong
* Quin Flamedew
* Xuanyu Chen
* Edison Cheng