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

[Project Calamity Online, Jakarta Major 20xx Grand Final, 1vs1 category, two years ago]

Alan hid behind a ruined building, checking the condition of his blue mechanical armor through his game UI.

The right arm, torso, legs, and head armor were damaged. Its total durability is only 20%. This may be the last chance.

Alan rarely plays in big tournaments like this because he is not a professional player. He had to make time between his work.

But every time he entered the tournament, he always won first place. That's why he decided this was his last tournament. Being on top constantly is boring. In addition, it was increasingly difficult for him to find time to participate in tournaments like this. He must prioritize his work as a salaryman, after all.

However, this tournament was different. There was someone who had risen in the rankings quickly and was now pushing him like this.

86 – A Distant Memory