Chapter 112, "The Orchid Quest II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien knelt by the fallen Empyrean Bears, his blade flashing as he..., but the pressure keeps building through Each orb pulsed faintly with icy energy, a proof of the beasts'....

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 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 288, "Westmont Celebrates II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The celebrations in Westmont carried deeper and deeper into the night., but the pressure keeps building through For the people, it was a time to revel in victory, to forget their....
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 266, "Summons Vs Demon II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The battle soon turned into a war of endurance., but the pressure keeps building through The three of them—Damien, Skylar, and Fenrir—relentlessly assaulted....
Chapter 521, "Storming The First Base II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He had walked less than a kilometer from the abandoned stronghold..., but the pressure keeps building through Rather, it felt controlled and focused..
Chapter 521, "Storming The First Base II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He had walked less than a kilometer from the abandoned stronghold..., but the pressure keeps building through Rather, it felt controlled and focused..
Chapter 497, "Hunting Like Predators II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He struck the Ursine's knee joint with a precise blow, shattering..., but the pressure keeps building through The creature crashed to one knee with an earth-shaking impact..
Chapter 232, "This Isn't A Dream II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien pushed through the thick fog, his steps purposeful as he..., but the pressure keeps building through Fenrir remained by his side, its ears perked and alert, though even.... Once the chapter lands on Fenrir…" Damien whispered, his heart sinking as the wolf's stance..., the chapter closes with With that, the world around him began to fade.
Chapter 266, "Summons Vs Demon II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The battle soon turned into a war of endurance., but the pressure keeps building through The three of them—Damien, Skylar, and Fenrir—relentlessly assaulted....