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

Celia kept wiping away her tears while looking for Alan among the ruins. "Al… Where are you… If you hear me, please answer me…"

"Al!" Haruna also went looking. "Can you hear me!?"

Brunch let out a small roar to call the young mage.

"This is pointless." Celia knelt down. Her tears were getting heavier. "We've been looking for hours but can't find him. It's my fault… I should have paid attention to him."

Haruna also knelt before Celia, holding both the female fighter's shoulders. "Please, don't blame yourself. I probably would have had the same incident if I were in your position. We don't know what really happened. So, let's focus on finding Al."

Celia wiped away her tears again, took a deep breath, and nodded. Haruna then helped her stand up.

"All of you are very lucky." The little boy who visited the base yesterday appeared out of nowhere in front of them. "You are not trapped in that magic."

60 – Innocence