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

Bunny crouched on the base, holding her staff, and yawned. Meanwhile, the others were fighting a wyvern with crimson scales.

"Why do we have to fight that creature?" The bunny witch asked Haruna, who landed beside her. "I just woke up, and suddenly you guys are already jumping around like that."

"Because that creature suddenly attacked us and didn't want to let us go. So, we have no other choice." Haruna caught her breath. "Hey, do you have a buff to increase my speed?"

"Sure enough." Bunny smiled, but it looked fake. She raised her magic staff, and soon Haruna's body was enveloped in a bluish light.

"Thanks!" The kunoichi dashed into the fight again.

Brunch tried to bite the crimson wyvern's body, but the opponent kept moving fast and spitting fire. Celia couldn't attack either, and none of Alan's shots hit the target.

71 – The Weird Feeling