Chapter 35, "Mana Exhaustion IV", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Summon Luton." Damien commanded the moment his magic essence hit 100... and closes on Gather as many Grade Six essence cores as you can.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with It was Cerbe!, which gives trade and resources a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.

Chapter 34, "Mana Exhaustion III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien watched as Fenrir and Cerbe brought and end to the two beasts... and closes on Once again, Fenrir directly swallowed up the third mana beast it had....
Chapter 36, "Mana Exhaustion V", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mana Exhaustion V's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Three days had passed since Damien began his hunting spree and since... and closes on The higher your level, the higher your recovery rate and that's.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He blew on it, a certain bizarre sound filling the air for miles.
Chapter 126, "Battling A Grade Two Mana Beast IV", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien and his summons had found their rhythm, their attacks... and closes on «Summon Request: Your summon, Luton requests permission to activate.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with As he glanced at his motionless summons with an aching body, Damien couldn't help but ask himself.
Chapter 114, "The Orchid Quest IV", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien sat cross-legged on the ground, the dense silence of the... and closes on Aquila struck fiercely, its talons slashing through the air and its.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Also, thank you all for the 200+ power stones. Two more bonus chapters! Let's work harder!
Chapter 149, "Your Last Meal IV", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The cavern echoed with growls, roars, and the deafening sounds of... and closes on The wolf leapt high, its massive jaws locking onto the demon's arm.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien looked toward the tunnel where the humans had escaped.
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 125, "Battling A Grade Two Mana Beast III", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien stood still, watching the Obsidian Drake rise again. and closes on But instead of incinerating everything in its path, the lava.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with As the drake reared back for one last attack, Damien and his summons prepared to strike with everything they had.
Chapter 6, "The First Golem", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mana's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with When Alec returned home, he settled himself into a meditative... and closes on The idea of his magnificent golem wielding a weapon filled him with....
Chapter 358, "Damien's Arrival", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The moment the commander's beast leapt to flank the first demon, the... and closes on And not just as a fighter.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Just as Damien twisted mid-air, staff primed for the killing blow, the second one moved., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 281, "News of Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien Terrace's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The three representatives—Captain Ivan Sketcher, Lady Serene Duispec,... and closes on But they act like demons." Lord Sketcher added, "They worship the.... The key payoff is that the chapter exposes hidden motives around Damien Terrace, so readers can finally see how the conspiracy layer of the plot is actually moving.