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

"Is this really the place we're looking for?" Haruna commented on an island they visited exactly one day after the boy's arrival. "What if this is the place the kid told us about?"


"We won't know if we don't check," Alan observes a settlement above that place. Most existing buildings have been destroyed, leaving only the foundations and ruins. "Who knows if there's some magical site or anything that can open a portal to our world."


Alan and Celia jump onto that island while Haruna guards the base with Brunch.


"Let's be a good guard, Brunch." Haruna stroked the wyvern's chin. "I want this place to remain intact until my future husband comes home."


As usual, Alan did not respond to the seduction. He waved his hand at the kunoichi and wyvern, then walked down the village street.


"I don't like this place." Celia massaged the nape of her neck. "It's so eerie. And I imagine that these houses used to be inhabited by people…. That's very sad."


59 – A Familiar Man