Chapter 289, "Off To Velthorne I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The celebration in Westmont stretched far into the night, but even as... to By the time you wake, I'll already be gone.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The hunt had begun., which gives the immediate stakes a stronger narrative position and pushes the battle onward.

Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from A blinding flash of light suddenly appeared before Terran, just as...
Chapter 569, "a major turning point", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The entire crowd remained entranced, their eyes fixated on the...
Chapter 561, "Blades DNA vs Sorin's DNA (1+).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The resounding impact of Cassandra’s punches landing on Carmilla was...
Chapter 564, "The End Of A Bout.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The Grand Arena erupted in cheers as Cassandra closed the distance to...
Chapter 694, "Another Gordons.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from “Pick your next fighter,” the red-haired referee said, turning toward...
Chapter 402, "Identify Yourselves!", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The steady rhythm of Fenrir's paws thudded against the dirt road, the... to A beast, its once-powerful body rotting with black veins..
Chapter 418, "Back Together With Lyone", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The meeting room smelled faintly of steel and parchment, the residue... to I wanted to give up at first..
Chapter 488, "Arriving At The Seaport", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from He lunged again, faster this time, dagger crackling faintly with... to And there was only one place that mattered anymore..
Chapter 415, "An Inside Attack", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Apnoch shook his head, a wry smile tugging at his lips. to Understood, General." Damien, who had been hovering near the edge of....
Chapter 477, "Demanding Half The Stakes", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from The courtyard was still echoing with disbelief over what had just... to Haldric waited a few meters away, arms crossed, lips twitching in....
Chapter 403, "Things Will Go Smoothly", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from Woooooosh~ The wind funneled through the narrow pass, stirring dust... to They fell by steel and spell..