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

"Sorry…." Celia was still choking, and her voice spread through the magic funnel before her. "I didn't mean…"

Haruna approached that girl and gave her a glass of water. Celia drank, took a deep breath, then cleared her throat as her friend returned.

The female fighter had opened her mouth, but no word came out. The atmosphere was so quiet, with the audience's eyes fixed on her.

"Come on, Celia." Alan hissed. "You can definitely do this."

Bunny tucked her chin into her palm and yawned widely, not looking enthusiastic. "Can I just go back to the hotel?"

"It seems she forgot the greeting," Elaine commented while stroking the cat in her lap. "Well, this is a natural thing. She only had a few hours of preparation time. However, in this world, the opening greeting in a show is crucial."

And suddenly, Celia slapped herself in the face. The audience could only stare at the girl in astonishment.

80 – Diva