Chapter 161, "Battle In Westmont VII", 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 Damien who'd been drifting into unconscious quickly snapped his eyes... and follows through with Bit by bit, the tide began to turn..

Chapter 315, "Breakfast With Lord Ellian I", 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 sun had barely begun its full rise when the trio stepped out of... and follows through with I'm not in the habit of negotiating with starving people." Damien.... By the close, The Town Lord was forced into war., and the chapter closes with Damien smirked, reaching for a slice of bread.
Chapter 477, "Demanding Half The Stakes", 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 courtyard was still echoing with disbelief over what had just... and follows through with And none of them—soldiers, generals, or commanders—would ever forget....
Chapter 190, "You're A Softie", 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 morning sun bathed the town in a soft golden hue as Damien and... and follows through with Don't let it get out," Damien replied with a smirk..
Chapter 446, "What Have You Done?", 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 Morning in Delwig came slowly, like a half-hearted promise. and follows through with He muttered under his breath, "General…" "Ivaan, what have you done?"....
Chapter 213, "A Bigger Group", 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 and Arielle were about to take off with Aquila when the sound... and follows through with If you all like it, I'll do more of it and if you don't, we'll resume.... By the close, And this job definitely calls for it." Damien, walking a few steps..., and the chapter closes with Expecting your replies.
Chapter 112, "The Orchid Quest 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 Damien knelt by the fallen Empyrean Bears, his blade flashing as he... and follows through with Stay close," he said, his voice low.. By the close, Though the marks were faint, they were clear enough to follow., and the chapter closes with Standing, he turned to Aquila, who had landed silently a few feet away.
Chapter 479, "White Wolf Rider", 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 turned, Fenrir taking slow steps softly behind him, and left the... and follows through with Damien simply twisted, grabbed the mercenary by the collar, and....
Chapter 310, "Plans To Resume Hunting", 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 the guild doors closed behind them with a deep, echoing thud,... and follows through with See you in the morning." Damien nodded once..
Chapter 207, "I'll Take My Chances", 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 cool night air rushed past as Aquila soared through the starry... and follows through with At least admit I did a good job.. By the close, His eyes were fixed on the forest below, where faint movement among..., and the chapter closes with Arielle nodded, following him toward the Griffin.
Chapter 477, "Demanding Half The Stakes", 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 courtyard was still echoing with disbelief over what had just... and follows through with And none of them—soldiers, generals, or commanders—would ever forget....
Chapter 262, "Delayed Travel", 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 The Teleportation Center described to Damien loomed before him, a... and follows through with And Damien, unknowingly, was about to walk straight into it..