Chapter 139, "It's You Again", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien, Milo, and the girl strolled through the town's busy streets,... and ending on She turned to Damien and the girl and gestured for them to follow her.... In story terms, the chapter closes with She returned his smirk, a playful glint in her eyes.

Chapter 161, "Battle In Westmont VII", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien who'd been drifting into unconscious quickly snapped his eyes... and ending on The beast's massive frame barely shifted under his weight.. In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around power growth becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 404, "Arrival At Delwig", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The road north wound steadily downward, the mountains of Greshan... and ending on Damien noticed the subtle change in the air as they walked.... In story terms, the chapter closes with I promise to be consistent this time with only very few days of "no update" unlike right now where I rarely update.
Chapter 228, "Request From The Lord", is the clearest early answer because a shaky connection becomes usable in the plot. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The streets of Westmont were slowly returning to their usual quiet... and ending on The inside of the residence mirrored the outside—modest but refined.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Expecting your replies.
Chapter 446, "What Have You Done?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Morning in Delwig came slowly, like a half-hearted promise. and ending on Damien led them toward the lower warehouse hall, far from the....
Chapter 405, "Discussion With The General", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The interior of Delwig's command fortress was as cold and austere as... and ending on Investigating the truth of what's happening..
Chapter 498, "A Demon With Intelligence", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien and Garrick didn't see these ones at first. and ending on The demon watched Garrick go, then turned its attention fully back to....
Chapter 163, "I Need Your Help II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien trudged into the Mercenary office, his steps slow and heavy. and ending on These should help," she said, sitting on the edge of the bed and.... In story terms, the chapter closes with Looking forward to lots of castles!! Once again, Happy New Year!!
Chapter 67, "Gold Ranked!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on «-3,000 units of Magic Essence!» Damien smiled, understanding that... and ending on I don't want to have to resort to punishing you all with the (Pact of....
Chapter 145, "Question of Talent", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Damien walked into the Mercenary office early the next morning, his... and ending on Gasps rippled through the growing crowd of onlookers.. In story terms, the chapter closes with Aquila, observing from its perch, let out a triumphant cry as a small group of demons turned their attention to it.
Chapter 246, "A Silent Massacre", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Damien becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The underground tunnels stretched endlessly before Damien, a maze of... and ending on A clean cut across the throat..
Chapter 269, "Back At Westmont", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The journey back to Westmont was both long and short—long in... and ending on His body, trained to survive in the harshest conditions, recognized....