Chapter 279, "Lord Raegon's Attack I", 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 The town of Velthorne stood as a powerful presence just beyond the... and ending on If I don't make it in time, the town is doomed.' Dirt and dust kicked....

Chapter 576, "War council -3", 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 Holding breath "Of-- of course, Your Excellency, as long as you see...
Chapter 490, "Battle On The Sea I", 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 Well I'll be damned," Torren muttered. and ending on A massive shape burst upward, scales glistening with seawater and.... In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around battle becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 492, "Battle On The Sea III", 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 CAPTAIN!!" Some of the crew members screamed as loud as their voices... and ending on It made a soundless vibration that rattled through the water and into....
Chapter 484, "Intercepting Attacks", 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 The wind howled against Skylar's wings as Damien soared northward,... and ending on He landed on the dirt road, cancelling Skylar so the wyvern could....
Chapter 415, "An Inside Attack", 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 Apnoch shook his head, a wry smile tugging at his lips. and ending on Understood, General." Damien, who had been hovering near the edge of....
Chapter 300, "A Battle In The Testing Phase", 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 All Year Three students walked toward the speed platform—a straight... and ending on Instead, he moved with deliberate purpose toward the edge of the.... In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around the current arc becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 417, "The War Beneath The Surface", 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 The second Grade Four beast that had initially attacked with two... and ending on Fenrir snarled, lunging toward the archer.. In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around battle becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 492, "Battle On The Sea III", 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 CAPTAIN!!" Some of the crew members screamed as loud as their voices... and ending on It made a soundless vibration that rattled through the water and into.... In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around battle becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 469, "Joining The Fight Uninvited", 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 The ground shook long before the warriors saw the source of the... and ending on A summon with speed and savagery.. In story terms, the chapter closes with And he charged back into the sea of demons, with the warriors surging behind him.
Chapter 417, "The War Beneath The Surface", 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 The second Grade Four beast that had initially attacked with two... and ending on Fenrir snarled, lunging toward the archer.. In story terms, the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around the central conflict becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.