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

Since the mermaid couldn't speak human language, Alan and the others couldn't get any more information. They are only asked to go somewhere, not knowing what awaits them.


"Is she really going to set us up?" Celia looked at the fish being swirled on the bonfire by Haruna.


"We always have to be careful." Alan helped the kunoichi to lower their dinner onto a large leaf. "But I was thinking. If she's going to trap us, wouldn't she be better off leading us to the lake? Why bother asking us to go somewhere on the surface?"


"I will follow you no matter what, Al." Haruna cut the fish with a knife, then shoved it into Alan's mouth. "First piece for you. Now say aaah."


Instead of taking the fish with his mouth, Alan took the fork from Haruna's hand.


Haruna pouted, and Celia only grimaced at that.


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