Chapter 310, "Plans To Resume Hunting", 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 As the guild doors closed behind them with a deep, echoing thud,... to Her fingers drummed lightly along the edge.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Arielle left., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the family politics onward.

Chapter 464, "I'm Leaving", 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 first streaks of sunlight spilled across the worn pathways that... to Compared to the last time I was here before the fight." "It should....
Chapter 447, "He Was In The Way", 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 air inside the Verdant Verge was unnaturally still. to He—he's the one who sent us to investigate—!" "Yes," Damien said, his....
Chapter 454, "The Sixth Summon", 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 ground trembled beneath Damien's boots as the air rippled with... to He whispered to his system, "Convert three-quarters of my remaining....
Chapter 410, "Searching For Answers", 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 As usual, Delwig stirred with early morning life, but Damien and... to Finally, as the sun dipped lower, they reached a clearing.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Damien clenched his fists, forcing his fury into focus. "Whoever's behind this won't remain in the shadows for long.
Chapter 451, "Ruins of Delwig", 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 For a split second, the human part of its face flickered—almost... to For a moment, Damien thought she might actually reach him.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Stay alive," Damien muttered.
Chapter 517, "The Captains Are Priority", 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 forest did not interfere in what was happening. to Commanders of strongholds!" "Locations." The demon's eye flickered....
Chapter 428, "Damien's Power Was Broken", 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 Damp stone mixed with charred fur, and the acrid tang of demonic... to Damien walked calmly in its wake, his summons shielding Lyone as they.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Lyone clenched his fists as he walked.
Chapter 515, "Dismantling A Structure", 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 Not the kind of quiet that came from peace, but the kind that... to For a long moment, everything felt… normal.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with And the purge was about to begin., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 475, "What You Can Really Do", 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 Yaaaa!" The sparring arena erupted with shouts as the dozen soldiers... to You're facing a man who's better than you!. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with They were about to fight better., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 510, "Are My Blows Really That Heavy?", 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 Pain became the rhythm of the fight. to That's the trick." The demon snarled and charged again, furious now..
Chapter 360, "Making Sure It's All Over", 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 Damien observed the system panel being displayed before his sight... to Soon, a wave of twenty or more came rushing at once — a chaotic....