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

Alan looked at the buildings in front of him. Those things scream modern, even though they don't reach the sky. Various restaurants, shops, and cafes are lined up along the road.

It was the small town where Alan used to live. He remembered one of the pizzerias down the street. When he was little, his family often went to that place on weekends. The owner even knows them so well.

He then turned around, about to walk around to convince himself more. However, what he found were two tombs lined up. When he rechecked his surroundings, he also didn't see downtown anymore. He has moved to a cemetery area.

It was there that he realized that he was in a dream.

He then approached the two graves bearing the names of his parents: Joshua and Brittany Rhodes.

"I just want to be like you, mom, dad." he smiled. "You guys kept fighting and were willing to sacrifice many things to save me. I am now fighting very hard for the people closest to me."

67 – Faint Sounds