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

A group of mermaids and mermen appeared on the water's surface. Alan knew immediately who their leader was; a mermaid holding a silver trident decorated with blue gems. She also wears a crown that matches the theme of the weapon.


"The one at the forefront is their queen." Avran rose from his tombstone. "Her name is Nahla."


"Should we prostrate before her?" Celia asked.


"If you are part of them, you have to do that. But that doesn't apply to other races." the wizard explained. "Just wait for them to bow their heads. You must respond with the same gesture."


The queen went ashore. Unlike her subordinates, who have to crawl, the queen's fish tail turns into a pair of legs, allowing her to walk like a human.


Alan caught a glimpse of the queen's almost naked body covered in blue scales. The young man held his breath. Everything was so beautiful, especially her face.


The blue-haired queen is like an angel, but she emerges from the water instead of heaven.


56 – The Water Dwellers