Chapter 28, "A Secondary Essence Core", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The pressure now proved too much for the Monstrous Wolf and it was..., but the pressure keeps building through With its head pressed against the ground, it could only watch as the....

Chapter 176, "Blood That Suppresses Magic Essence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien arrived in front of the Mercenary Guild building, his steps..., but the pressure keeps building through Aquila stood beside him, its sharp eyes scanning the surroundings..
Chapter 242, "Obtaining A Grade Four Essence Core", is the clearest early answer because it turns Garrick's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The relay center was a fortress of efficiency, a nerve center..., but the pressure keeps building through Deep within its control room, a wall of displays pulsed with streams....
Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning..., but the pressure keeps building through The earlier battle against demons had left everyone energized, though.... Once the chapter lands on So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually., the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning..., but the pressure keeps building through The earlier battle against demons had left everyone energized, though.... Once the chapter lands on So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually., the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 211, "In A Ditch", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is But next time, leave a few more for me, alright?" "No promises,"..., but the pressure keeps building through The two exchanged a brief smile before turning their attention to the....
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun..., but the pressure keeps building through Warm orange light bled through the clouds, painting long shadows.... Once the chapter lands on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened., the chapter closes with For now, peace held.
Chapter 513, "Push...", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien stood beneath the towering canopy, the forest dim even though..., but the pressure keeps building through Luton hovered beside him, its body shimmering faintly with restrained....
Chapter 426, "To The Heart", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The tunnels were quieter now, though the air was thick with the..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien's stride never faltered, his hand resting casually at his side....
Chapter 217, "Cornered?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The journey stretched on as the moon endlessly blended into the night..., but the pressure keeps building through The crescent moon hung faintly in the sky, offering meager light that....
Chapter 206, "Up For It", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The sun hung high in the sky as Damien stepped out of the Mercenary..., but the pressure keeps building through It was becoming more lively with the smooth progress of the town's....