Hero of Darkness

Elric's life had been nothing short of a nightmare since childhood. He was constantly bullied at school, detested and ignored by his family, and left with nobody who cared whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness and suffering over decades pushed him into severe depression, and he ultimately decided to end his life. One day, Elric's soul heard a voice calling out to him. "Wake up, Elric. I am the God of Darkness, and I'm here to give you another chance at life." To the God of Darkness, Elric replied with only two words… "Fuck off!" Now, despite his unwillingness, Elric is faced with the possibility of a new life. He must decide whether to become a puppet or forge a new destiny with his own hands. Will he overcome his traumatic past, or will he squander yet another chance at life? Join the protagonist on his journey as he is given an impossible task while striving to become one of the strongest beings in a world full of magic, mythical creatures, dragons, and gods. --- The protagonist of this story is a scheming mastermind who doesn't trust anyone and plans everything based on his present strength, knowledge, and circumstances. There is no romance, harem, or fanservice here. The main character is not an edgelord or a psychopath who kills people without reason. Character development is a gradual process as the main character learns to acknowledge and overcome his flaws. This is a story for those who appreciate psychologically well-developed characters. The protagonist is an antihero who exists in the gray area between good and evil. This is a story for those who enjoy complex characters, greatly improving and expanding world-building along with intricate plots. If you are looking for a story with a nuanced and morally ambiguous yet humorous protagonist in a mature and gritty world, then this is the novel for you. --- Note: Character reference arts are available in chapter comments. Discord Link: https://discord.com/invite/ASRdeHfDMX --- Note: Vote for the novel for extra weekly chapters. 500 Power Stones = 1 Extra Chapter per week 1000 Power Stones = 2 Extra Chapters per week 2500 Power Stones = 5 Extra chapters per week 500 Golden Tickets = 2 Extra chapters per week 1000 Golden Tickets = 3 Extra chapters per week 1500 Golden Tickets = 7 Extra chapters per week