Now that Im thinking about it Im not sure I made myself as clear as I could have.
I do agree that Halsin wasnt happy being leader, its not a job hes really inteested in, its what he says himself. I just interpreted that as him just not desiring power, and not wanting to deal with the inner squabblings of his grove. I dont think he felt particularly burdened per sey, just that the title and the things that came with it werent something deeply important to him, so it wasnt like he was making a huge sacrifice by stepping down and leaving. Im sure he felt relieved. But I just dont interpret that as being anti leader and not wanting to make a commitment to something.