Chapter 212, "Two New Faces", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien's thoughts churned as he recalled the figure who had taunted... and closes on He was lean but not frail, with sharp features and an easy confidence....

Chapter 480, "New Variants", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with There was no dramatic punch, no drawn-out conflict. and closes on But several others were the variants he'd spoken about.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Disgusting things." He spat., which gives this chapter's turning point a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 480, "New Variants", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with There was no dramatic punch, no drawn-out conflict. and closes on But several others were the variants he'd spoken about.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Disgusting things." He spat., which gives New Variants a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
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 361, "New Summon Slot", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Once again, his kill count wass updated and it was steadily rising. and closes on Damien spun low, staff whipping around and breaking its jaw with a.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He was. At least for now., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth 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.
Chapter 444, "Not Tonight", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The first thing Damien wanted when he returned to their base was... and closes on The city had changed — subtly, but undeniably — since the night.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He smirked darkly to himself.
Chapter 513, "Push...", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien stood beneath the towering canopy, the forest dim even though... and closes on Fenrir snarled—not in pain, but in fury—and flexed.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Push..., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 409, "An Experiment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The stag's corrupted horns glowed like smoldering coals, its roar... and closes on General Ivaan sat at the head, Apnoch to his right.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The yard fell silent again, but this time, it was not from fear.
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun... and closes on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with For now, peace held.
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun... and closes on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with For now, peace held. But everyone there knew—it wouldn't last., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.