Namazu

An apocalypse is coming to Odeatha, a world filled with magic and fantastical creatures. Many monsters appeared out of nowhere and terrorized the people. So, the higher-ups of the many countries decided to use a special magic that lifted some of their lands and buildings to the sky. 

But the wizards didn't realize the big flaw of that magic. The buildings and lands they had lifted were destroyed, and many people died.

That was the backstory of Grand Azure Online. This new VR game boasts a combination of fantasy RPG, colony building, management, and survival elements.

Adventure in the blue sky? Build a floating base? Defend it from the myriad of threats? Taming fantastic beasts as your allies? Forming a colony that would have a massive impact on Odeatha? People want to try out those unique features.

One of them is Alan Rhodes, a young man that very excited to be a beta tester of the game. Unfortunately, his life is in a downward spiral because he lost his job. He decides to sell his VR device to make ends meet.

Before that, he decided to get a small taste of that game by becoming a mage. He went on a little adventure in the sky and met new friends. Sadly, he had to leave the game forever in the end.

But something strange happened. Alan and the other players couldn't log out. 

Is that fantasy realm going to be Alan's new life?
Can he survive? Can he uncover why he and the others are trapped there?

Would his life be any better in that world?

Grand Azure Online

"What happened!?" Celia hastily knelt down beside the kunoichi, who was still convulsing. "Haruna!"


Alan blocks Celia from touching that girl. "Leave her. We don't know what happens if we touch her. We'll wait until this is over."


Celia squeezed her head and was on the verge of tears. Meanwhile, Alan kept trying to stay calm. The healer wasn't specific about this reaction, but she explained that there were many instances of unexpected things after someone drank an elixir.


After some time, Haruna's seizures finally stopped. Her eyes were still closed, but her face was less pale, and her lips returned to their normal pink color.


"Haruna," Celia whispered while stroking the kunoichi's cheek. "How do you feel now? If you come to your senses, answer me, please."


Haruna didn't respond for a long time. Alan's heart rate was getting faster and faster.


Celia wiped her tears and was about to call Haruna again, but the kunoichi opened her eyes.


48 – Her Signatures