Elric lived a traumatic life since childhood. Being bullied, detested by his family & having no one who cared whether he lived or died. The accumulated loneliness & suffering puts him through severe depression & he decides to take his life's final decision.. SUICIDE.

One day, his soul hears 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."