Chapter 27, "Burning Through Essence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damien thought for a moment before coming up with a feasible solution... and follows through with Burning through Essence barely served as a means..

Chapter 13, "Essence Devourer", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damien crashed on his butt as he panted heavily. and follows through with He also wanted to test out this newly unlocked subskill and now, it.... By the close, That's basically an upgraded version of the Void Key we use." Damien..., and the chapter closes with Damien grinned as he thought about it.
Chapter 278, "Selling Essence Cores", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Arielle's eyes sparkled at this new information. and follows through with I have a feeling tomorrow's going to be busy." Arielle smirked.. By the close, You'll eat whatever I pick," she declared., and the chapter closes with Arielle smirked.
Chapter 28, "A Secondary Essence Core", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The pressure now proved too much for the Monstrous Wolf and it was... and follows through with Thank you all for sticking and reading despite all the inconsistent....
Chapter 28, "A Secondary Essence Core", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The pressure now proved too much for the Monstrous Wolf and it was... and follows through with Thank you all for sticking and reading despite all the inconsistent....
Chapter 176, "Blood That Suppresses Magic Essence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Damien arrived in front of the Mercenary Guild building, his steps... and follows through with Let's hope it's not too late..
Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning... and follows through with Welp, I guess it'll be too much for the others.. By the close, So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually., and the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 343, "Betting On Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Lyone's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The crowd roared again as another fighter collapsed to the ground,... and follows through with Remind me never to bet against you.. By the close, Odds on him winning… eighteen to one." Lyone placed the coin., and the chapter closes with Lyone grinned.
Chapter 358, "Damien's Arrival", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The moment the commander's beast leapt to flank the first demon, the... and follows through with Just as Damien twisted mid-air, staff primed for the killing blow,....
Chapter 281, "News of Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien Terrace's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with The three representatives—Captain Ivan Sketcher, Lady Serene Duispec,... and follows through with Time to give these bastards a taste of hell..
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun... and follows through with But everyone there knew—it wouldn't last.. By the close, They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened., and the chapter closes with For now, peace held.