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

"And how do we do it?" Haruna asked.

"With earth magic," Bunny answered. "So, only Al can do it. He has to learn about magic to crack the ground. This crystal belongs to the earth element."

Alan opened his game UI. It was easy for him to find the skill in question. "Well, that's fine with me. I can get it."

"Even if you can do it, you can't just set me free." The witch sighed. "Your magic affinity should at least be doubled from what it is now. Well, I was willing to wait years for that. As long as you can come back here. I can't stand being sealed like this for almost… I don't know. Maybe around fifty years."

"No one else comes here?" Celia asked.

"Some... Come to think of it, a few days ago, a human came here. But he couldn't help me. So, he only promised to bring someone else if possible. From him, I learned of the arrival of the Atha's Children and the apocalypse."

"Is his name Hakudate?" Alan guessed. "One of Atha's children?"

64 – Sealed