Chapter 33, "Mana Exhaustion II", 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 battle seemed to be coming to an end as Cerbe shot another round... and follows through with And worse, he was out of Grade Seven essence cores!. By the close, It was feasting, devouring the beast to become even stronger., and the chapter closes with Anymore conversion of his life force and he might faint.

Chapter 34, "Mana Exhaustion III", 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 watched as Fenrir and Cerbe brought and end to the two beasts... and follows through with I'll summon Luton once I get the 100 units of essence required to....
Chapter 35, "Mana Exhaustion IV", 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 Summon Luton." Damien commanded the moment his magic essence hit 100... and follows through with «-300 units» «-300 units» «-300 units» It was Cerbe!.
Chapter 260, "Departure II", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Damien into a new phase or setting. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Queen Lareen's grand throne chamber loomed before Damien, adorned... and follows through with With one last inhale, she pushed open the doors and stepped inside..
Chapter 154, "Battle In Westmont II", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with It all unfolded in a flash—an arrival that shattered the peace, a... and follows through with For a brief second, Damien lost all of his senses..
Chapter 152, "Hot And Spicy II", 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 A noble meal." Damien whispered to himself. and follows through with Even though he wasn't fully healed, he readied himself to face....
Chapter 491, "Battle On The Sea II", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with Behind them, Garrick was still fighting. and follows through with Then he was yanked off the deck..
Chapter 504, "Sleep In Peace II", 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 He'd woken up and now, it would keep him awake. and follows through with Damien stood amid the carnage, breathing steadily, eyes glowing....
Chapter 45, "Actively Hunting II", 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 As Fenrir sped through the forest, chased by dozens of Tree Demons,... and follows through with His bone sword went through, the whole of the weapon penetrating the....
Chapter 154, "Battle In Westmont II", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. A useful checkpoint is the way the scene starts with It all unfolded in a flash—an arrival that shattered the peace, a... and follows through with For a brief second, Damien lost all of his senses..