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 crying for a long time, Celia fell asleep in the hut. Meanwhile, Alan sat outside with Haruna, who was still tending his wounds.

"I'm glad to see your body, Al." After doing the last knot on the stomach, the kunoichi ran her fingers across Alan's body, which was still topless. "It's pretty good."

Alan put on his clothes. "Looks like I need to recruit a healer. I don't want to bother you or Celia anymore."

The kunoichi pouted. "Why are you saying that?"

"What do you mean? We really need healers. Several times we met enemies who…." Alan was about to lie down but stopped his movements. He didn't know when Haruna had positioned her lap to become the young mage's pillow. Even though he knew it was intentional, Alan said. "Sorry."

"It's okay." Haruna slightly forced Alan's head to lay on her bare lap. "I wanted this too. I want you to relax."

62 – A Declaration