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

The next day, they continued their journey as usual but found nothing. They even rarely find land or debris.

"How do you feel now?" Celia wiped the cold sweat off Haruna's face. The kunoichi sat on the ground, leaning against the hut's wall.

"I feel it more and more." Haruna squeezed his chest again. "This longing is getting stronger, and I think we will arrive soon."

"I hope this isn't something bad." Bunny crouched some distance from the two women. She yawned. "I can't believe you guys are still going. It doesn't matter if you guys are strong enough, but with your current abilities, it's very risky."

"That's because we want to help our friend," Alan answered, wondering why Bunny couldn't understand that this was to get rid of all the feelings that tormented Haruna.

Or the witch is pretending not to understand and doesn't care.

Suddenly the propeller behind the base stopped. Alan tries to restart it, and nothing happens.

72 – Black Eye