Nageki no Bourei wa Intai Shitai ~Saijaku Hunter ni Yoru Saikyou Party Ikuseijutsu~

Nageki no Bourei wa Intai Shitai, often known in English as Let This Grieving Soul Retire, began as a light novel series written by Tsukikage and illustrated by Chyko, serialized online on the Shosetsuka ni Naro platform starting in 2018. The story follows the misadventures of Krai Andrey, a hunter who desperately wishes to retire despite being mistakenly revered as a high-level hero by his peers. It belongs to the popular subgenre of fantasy light novels that blend comedy with a misunderstanding-driven narrative, focusing on the gap between the protagonist's actual competence and the legendary reputation he has inadvertently cultivated.

The success of the digital serialization led to a print publication by GC Novels, with manga adaptations subsequently illustrated by Rea. The work is noted for its subversion of traditional power-fantasy tropes, as the tension of the plot stems from the protagonist's frantic efforts to maintain his facade while his associates navigate life-threatening situations. The character designs by Chyko played a significant role in establishing the series' aesthetic, balancing a lighthearted, expressive tone with the epic fantasy backdrop required by the setting.