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

Two weeks passed. Alan leveled up once to get the ground breaking skill and another ten times to reach the desired magic affinity. The young mage is ready.

So, they returned to the cave on the island.

However, when they came down, neither Celia nor Haruna grabbed Alan's arm.

"That doesn't mean I'm giving up." The kunoichi muttered, instantly drawing Alan and Celia's attention. "Don't pretend to be so surprised. I know what you two have been up to the last few days." She then approached Alan and blinked one eye. "That won't change anything."

Haruna walked first into the cave while whistling. Alan looked at Celia for an answer.

The female fighter grimaced while playing with her fingers. "She proposed an idea… That the three of us form a relationship."

Alan was surprised, but strangely he felt that it was something natural for Haruna to do.

"So, what do you think?" Alan teased that girl. "Do you agree?"

68 – The Bunny Witch