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Depending on the character, this realization/knowledge can lead to an inevitable [[Heroic Sacrifice]] at the end, or to [[Jumping Off the Slippery Slope]] if not a full [[Face Heel Turn]] (the latter two are generally from the realization version). If the character continues to pursue the goal in spite of the fact that they themselves will not benefit from it, they are almost always a hero.
Distinct from [[Necessarily Evil]] in that their actions may not be "evil", only contrasting with the ideals that they are attempting to create: they could be perfectly heroic, at least [[Protagonist-Centered Morality|from the perspective of the heroes]]. Oftentimes [[The Hero]] will pursue such a goal even after he becomes aware of this, to improve the world for the next generation/the [[Protectorate]] or [[True Companions]]/other stock hero motive here. Often goes hand in hand with "[[I Am a Monster]]".
This trope is more frequent amongst heroes than villains, but a villain with No Place For Me There is completely possible; expect them to be an [[Anti-Villain]], [[Well-Intentioned Extremist]], [[Dark Messiah]], [[Worthy Opponent]], or any combination of the previous. Compare [[Heel Realization]] and [[Necessarily Evil]], compare/contrast [[Utopia Justifies the Means]]. A [[Hunter of His Own Kind]] who isn't hypocritical may take this option too.
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== Webcomics ==
* Othar Tryggvassen, [[Gentleman Adventurer]]! of ''[[Girl Genius]]'' is [http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20040922 on a one-man crusade] to kill every [[Mad Scientist|Spark]] and end the threat they pose to everyone. However, [[Hunter of His Own Kind|he's a Spark as well]], so he plans to end the crusade with himself.
* {{spoiler|Mako}} in ''[[Schlock Mercenary]]'' - except she's not too optimistic and rather wished the other party to find a way ''how'' to get the job done without such people.
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