Chapter 32, "Mana Exhaustion I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Explosions rocked the landscape, tearing some trees from their roots..., but the pressure keeps building through More flames!" He laughed like a mad man as he watched his summon shot....

Chapter 33, "Mana Exhaustion II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The battle seemed to be coming to an end as Cerbe shot another round..., but the pressure keeps building through Three explosions rang out one after another and Damien couldn't help.... Once the chapter lands on It was feasting, devouring the beast to become even stronger., the chapter closes with Anymore conversion of his life force and he might faint.
Chapter 33, "Mana Exhaustion II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Magic Essence's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The battle seemed to be coming to an end as Cerbe shot another round..., but the pressure keeps building through Three explosions rang out one after another and Damien couldn't help....
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 124, "Battling A Grade Two Mana Beast II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The fight with the Obsidian Drake raged on, its thick, scaled body..., but the pressure keeps building through Fenrir, Cerbe, and Aquila kept the beast occupied, each taking turns....
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 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 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 409, "An Experiment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The stag's corrupted horns glowed like smoldering coals, its roar..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien kept his palm pressed against its snout, black essence licking.... Once the chapter lands on General Ivaan sat at the head, Apnoch to his right., the chapter closes with The yard fell silent again, but this time, it was not from fear.