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

Once on the island, they saw monsters in the distance. Most are giant frog-like creatures that walk on two legs and have quite muscular bodies. A small number were ogres, or 3-foot-tall, distended human-like giants carrying clubs.

They walked far apart from each other, just wandering in that place. It seems those monsters don't have groups and live individually.

"Let's pick a target." Alan walked cautiously to one of the nearest frog monsters. Celia was by the young man's side while Haruna was sneaking far from them.

As soon as it saw those people, the monster uttered a deafening shriek and rushed to them. However, Haruna suddenly dashed and slashed its body from the side.

The monster turned to the kunoichi, who was now running away. Alan took the opportunity to fire a water blast, forcing the creature to stagger.

65 – Land of Monsters