Tsuihou no Kenja, Sekai wo Shiru: Osananajimi Yuusha no Atsuryoku kara Nigete Jiyuu ni Natta Ore

For years, the wizard Hal endured relentless mistreatment at the hands of Leticia, his childhood friend and a widely celebrated heroine. Despite their shared history, her constant abuse finally pushed him to his breaking point. Realizing that remaining by her side was no longer an option, Hal makes the difficult but necessary decision to walk away from her adventuring party for good, leaving behind the toxic dynamic that defined his recent life. Stepping out on his own, Hal embraces a new beginning as an independent adventurer, finally tasting the freedom he had long been denied. This fresh start opens the door to unexpected encounters and experiences far removed from the oppressive shadow of his former companion. No longer bound by Leticia's demands or constrained by her expectations, he sets out into the wider world with a renewed sense of purpose. His journey is no longer about supporting someone else's legacy; instead, it becomes a deeply personal quest to uncover his "true self"—an identity hidden beneath years of hardship, waiting to be discovered by a man who has finally claimed his own path.