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

"Why did I accept this offer?" Celia sighed hard while holding the lyrics sheet that she would present tonight. "I only memorized one song from this world, and I only had a little time to memorize the second song…. Hmph!"

"Ah, I tied it too tight, huh? Sorry." Haruna loosened the strings on the corset the female fighter was wearing. "But you have managed to remember the song about Atha's children in a very short time. I'm sure you will crush this, girl."

"Yeaaahh…" Celia's lips started to tremble. "This is my first time singing in front of a live audience, you know? Usually, I do it in the studio, and my avatar faces the audience."

"No, this isn't the first time. You've done this before in a restaurant...."

"That time, I was drunk." Celia interrupted.

"And you've done it in front of the Thalateans too. You'll be fine." Haruna checked her friend's hair bun. "You're the one who said yes to this, right? It means you have confidence in yourself."

79 – Jealousy