Kaiyou Joujishi Merveille (Light Novel)

is a Japanese light novel series written by Kojiro Nakamura (Studio Orphee), with illustrations by moo, UTCHIE BLOODMORE and Yoshihiko Machida, based on the Online WEB Game by VRIDGE INC.. The series began publication on October 10, 2002 by ASCII Media Works under their Dengeki Bunko publishing imprint.

Synopsis
Time is the Age of Discovery. There was a legend that sailors dreaming of adventure always heard and admired. Merveille ... A miracle of bubbles. Some said it was a gold nugget big enough to sink a ship, and others believed it was a paradise that only the chosen one could reach. However, the reality remains a mystery. … And again, a few young men were trying to tackle marine miracles in search of dreams and adventures. The popular online novel and game that was developed on the MW official website has finally arrived at Dengeki Bunko! A special short story that focuses on each unique character.