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

At the base, Haruna stroked the wyvern's head. "I want to see Alan fight too, Brunch. But we can't leave here."

The wyvern just curled up with half-closed eyes, looking sad.

"Me too." Jenna jumped close to Haruna, holding Cerby in her arms. "I wanted to see Grav fight, but he asked me to be here."

"Look on the bright side, Jen." Haruna smiled at her neighbor. "I think he just wants you to be safe. Brunch is here and…. Yeah, Brunch can beat Sigmund for sure."

The kunoichi almost blurted out about the possibility that her current self might be able to kill that murderer.

Jenna was interrupted by several officers carrying a crystal ball the size of a car wheel. Then the two mages among them lifted that thing up using their magic.

"Enjoy the tournament." One of the officers made an announcement. "This is our latest technology so that more people can watch. You can see more clearly if you come in person, though."

92 – Before the Show