Chapter 267, "Arriving In Ryedale", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien took a deep breath, stretching his sore muscles as he surveyed..., but the pressure keeps building through The sky was now painted in hues of orange, red, and gold, the rising....

Chapter 488, "Arriving At The Seaport", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He lunged again, faster this time, dagger crackling faintly with..., but the pressure keeps building through It was now glaringly clear which side he belonged to..
Chapter 358, "Damien's Arrival", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The moment the commander's beast leapt to flank the first demon, the..., but the pressure keeps building through The beast shrieked as those glasslike talons carved across its....
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun..., but the pressure keeps building through Warm orange light bled through the clouds, painting long shadows.... Once the chapter lands on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened., the chapter closes with For now, peace held.
Chapter 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 878, "Way Out.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 564, "The End Of A Bout.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 553, "Second Round.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 425, "Clearing The Tunnel", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The silence stretched, filled only by Fenrir's growls and the wet..., but the pressure keeps building through Lyone stood rigid, trembling—not from fear of the beasts this time,....
Chapter 441, "Protecting The Group", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The forest was quiet again, though not the peaceful kind of quiet., but the pressure keeps building through It was simply the kind that breathed and watched..