Chapter 13, "Essence Devourer", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien crashed on his butt as he panted heavily. and closes on That's basically an upgraded version of the Void Key we use." Damien.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien grinned as he thought about it.

Chapter 13, "Essence Devourer", is the clearest early answer because it turns Essence Devourer's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien crashed on his butt as he panted heavily. and closes on That's basically an upgraded version of the Void Key we use." Damien.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien grinned as he thought about it.
Chapter 28, "A Secondary Essence Core", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The pressure now proved too much for the Monstrous Wolf and it was... and closes on Name: Luton Race: Stellar Slime Grade: 6 Endurance: 100 Intelligence:....
Chapter 491, "Devourer Bloodline (2).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Devourer Bloodline's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with As Alec tore open his clothing, he witnessed something being engraved...
Chapter 176, "Blood That Suppresses Magic Essence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien arrived in front of the Mercenary Guild building, his steps... and closes on I figured since their mission in Westmont was done, it was time to.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The two sat in companionable silence for a moment before Damien's thoughts drifted back to the mysterious blockade.
Chapter 176, "Blood That Suppresses Magic Essence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien arrived in front of the Mercenary Guild building, his steps... and closes on I figured since their mission in Westmont was done, it was time to.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The two sat in companionable silence for a moment before Damien's thoughts drifted back to the mysterious blockade.
Chapter 743, "Ambition and blood -1", is the clearest early answer because it turns Devourer's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Somewhere far far away, deep in the darkest depths of the universe---...
Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning... and closes on So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 444, "Not Tonight", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The first thing Damien wanted when he returned to their base was... and closes on The city had changed — subtly, but undeniably — since the night.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He smirked darkly to himself.
Chapter 409, "An Experiment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The stag's corrupted horns glowed like smoldering coals, its roar... and closes on General Ivaan sat at the head, Apnoch to his right.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The yard fell silent again, but this time, it was not from fear.
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun... and closes on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with For now, peace held. But everyone there knew—it wouldn't last., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.