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

After Alan succeeded in fixing the cockpit, he and his friends pursued Brunch's kidnappers.


"Maybe we'll make it by night," Alan said while continuing to step on the accelerator. "So, get ready."


"Al." Celia's voice started to crack. "Are you going to kill them?"


"Only if necessary," Alan replied in a flat tone. "If you don't want to go on this quest, you can stand still, Celia."


The female fighter massaged her forehead. "I'll still go. Brunch is my friend."


"Celia, look at me." Haruna stood in front of that light-brown-haired girl. "You must have a strong resolve. I don't know anything about this world due to memory loss, but I know we must use whatever means necessary to save Brunch."


Celia closed her eyes, took a deep breath, then nodded. "Yeah, you're right."


"And one more thing we need to remember, Celia," Alan added. "This world is still a game. No matter how similar they are to the humans in our world, they are still NPCs."


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