Chapter 51, "Discussions And Differences II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Emperor Tagharn's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is What has our differences got to do with the issue on ground?" One of..., but the pressure keeps building through I mean, it's their duty to fight and ours to rule, isn't that so?"....

Chapter 257, "Private Discussions With The Queen II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The discussion between Damien and Queen Lareen continued, the..., but the pressure keeps building through The queen leaned slightly forward, her eyes sharp but warm with trust..
Chapter 482, "Emperor?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Emperor's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 851, "Discussions with Bart (Part 1)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Bart's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 852, "Discussions with Bart (Part 2)", is the clearest early answer because it turns Sammy's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 384, "Separate Discussions And Discoveries", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damon's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The moon was just beginning to rise, casting a silver sheen across..., but the pressure keeps building through The halls were quiet — not from emptiness, but reverence..
Chapter 359, "Night Demon Type II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Level's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is So this is the Level 5 Lord Night Demon, not as impressive as I..., but the pressure keeps building through It wasn't that he was arrogant, but having personally participated in....
Chapter 50, "Territory Buildings II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Althea's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 504, "Sleep In Peace II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He'd woken up and now, it would keep him awake., but the pressure keeps building through They came crashing through the trees in waves, dark shapes tearing....
Chapter 452, "Ruins of Delwig II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Arielle's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Above them, the black column of energy thickened — piercing through..., but the pressure keeps building through From here, Damien could see it — the Verdant Verge forest burning....
Chapter 452, "Ruins of Delwig II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Arielle's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Above them, the black column of energy thickened — piercing through..., but the pressure keeps building through From here, Damien could see it — the Verdant Verge forest burning....