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 are you so quiet, Al?" Alexander frowned.

Alan replied. "I'm waiting for your signal."

"Humph, did I hear right? From ancient times, the one who was challenged who spoke to open the match…." The mayor's son was silent. "You don't know that? Could it be that you are the real Atha's children?"

"We briefly made friends with the guild members in this house," Alan revealed. "Our clothes also come from the armory in this place."

Alexander's mouth let out a chuckle. "Why do you like to lie, Al? A saint like Atha's child will not stain two women at once!"

Although annoyed with his opponent's choice of words, Alan answered. "Whatever."

"Okay, then." Alexander pointed at the young mage. "You attack first."

The mayor's son took a stance, then two balls of white light the size of a baby's head appeared and rotated around his body.

83 – A Duel