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

"This is a bad idea, Haruna," Celia whispered near Alan, who was still asleep that morning. "Nobody in their right mind would do this voluntarily."

"Then, we are not in our minds, and that's okay." The kunoichi shrugged. "I get the feeling that I've never been in a relationship before, but I think something like this has happened."

Celia shook her head hard. "No, that's impossible."

"So, you think all the polygamy in the world happens because the women are forced to?"

"That's not it…" The female fighter scratched her head, unable to refute anymore.

Alan woke up and found the two women standing beside him. "Girls?"

Celia flinched while Haruna casually turned around. And when the female fighter also faced Alan, she grimaced so wide that it looked unnatural.

Alan just raised an eyebrow, unable to understand what was happening.

"Are you feeling better?" Haruna knelt beside the young mage.

63 – An Offer