Chapter 315, "Breakfast With Lord Ellian I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The sun had barely begun its full rise when the trio stepped out of..., but the pressure keeps building through The streets of Westmont were still quiet—lamplighters dousing their.... Once the chapter lands on The Town Lord was forced into war., the chapter closes with Damien smirked, reaching for a slice of bread.

Chapter 493, "Leaving Grimhorn", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Garrick looked at him sharply, searching his face., but the pressure keeps building through You're not disappointed?" "No," Damien replied honestly..
Chapter 476, "I Believe That's Enough", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The courtyard fell silent as the final three soldiers shifted their..., but the pressure keeps building through The air grew heavier, not with killing intent, but with something....
Chapter 517, "The Captains Are Priority", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The forest did not interfere in what was happening., but the pressure keeps building through Not when blood soaked its roots..
Chapter 490, "Battle On The Sea I", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is Well I'll be damned," Torren muttered., but the pressure keeps building through That's a beast." Jessa leaned forward, eyes bright..
Chapter 310, "Plans To Resume Hunting", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is As the guild doors closed behind them with a deep, echoing thud,..., but the pressure keeps building through That was suffocating." The sounds from outside faded into the....
Chapter 345, "I Want You To Trust Me", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Arielle sat between Zeke and Lira, her elbows resting on her knees,..., but the pressure keeps building through The reunion had calmed from its emotional high, but the air still.... Once the chapter lands on You know, not a big deal., the chapter closes with A beat passed.
Chapter 407, "First Night In Delwig", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The guesthouse Apnoch left them in was far from ordinary., but the pressure keeps building through Its walls were thicker than most places Damien had seen in his.... Once the chapter lands on So why did these new deviants suddenly show up?, the chapter closes with Damien arched a brow but sheathed his blade.
Chapter 404, "Arrival At Delwig", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The road north wound steadily downward, the mountains of Greshan..., but the pressure keeps building through Fields of wheat and orchard groves extended for miles, all bordered....
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 setup is Pain became the rhythm of the fight., but the pressure keeps building through Damien was sent skidding across the forest floor again, boots carving....
Chapter 438, "You're Cooking", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The night settled over Delwig like a tired sigh., but the pressure keeps building through The streets were quieter now—only the humming sounds of mana lamps.... Once the chapter lands on Failed spectacularly." When he returned, he crept toward the door,..., the chapter closes with "So," he murmured, almost to himself.
Chapter 467, "Traveling And Hunting", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Damien into a new phase or setting. The setup is The wind cut sharply through the open sky as Skylar sliced across the..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien sat low against the wyvern's back, eyes half-closed, letting....