The Assistant mage parts ways with his power abusive alchemist childhood friend and his being told to have “low chance of gathering materials’, and wants to start a slow life at a town in the remote region

Lloyd, the assistant mage working under the brilliant but harsh alchemist Ruby, could no longer endure the constant ridicule. His inability to gather materials efficiently made him the laughingstock of the entire kingdom, and Ruby’s relentless scolding only deepened his misery. Every day felt like an endless cycle of failure and humiliation, pushing him further into despair. Realizing he could no longer bear the toxic environment, Lloyd made the difficult choice to leave it all behind. With a heavy heart, he walked away from Ruby, his childhood friend turned tormentor, seeking peace far from the chaos of his past. Determined to start anew, he set his sights on a quiet, remote town where no one knew his name or his struggles. There, he hoped to rebuild his life at his own pace, free from the pressures of alchemy and the shadow of his former mentor. The weight of his decision lingered, but the promise of a simpler existence gave him the strength to move forward. Though doubts crept in, Lloyd remained resolute—this was his chance to escape the cycle of disappointment and find his own path. The road ahead was uncertain, but for the first time in years, he felt a glimmer of hope.