Chapter 315, "Breakfast With Lord Ellian 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 sun had barely begun its full rise when the trio stepped out of... to The Town Lord was forced into war.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Damien smirked, reaching for a slice of bread.

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 265, "Summons Vs Demon", 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 exhaled, stepping back from the demon's motionless body, his... to Dark blood splattered across the ground..
Chapter 523, "I'll Tear You Apart", 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 second collision split the clearing in half. to They fell back to the ground almost together.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The real battle had just begun., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 476, "I Believe That's Enough", 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 fell silent as the final three soldiers shifted their... to The kind of fight that forced one into adaptation..
Chapter 314, "A Talent Holder", 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 There were no sunbeams slicing through the curtains, no cheerful... to I saw the shimmer in the air, the wings, your hair." "It's not a....
Chapter 524, "Battle With The Captain", 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 Pressed on everyone and everything without exception. to They stared at each other through the wreckage of what used to be a.... What makes it stick is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around the main cast becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 333, "Being Followed While Shopping", 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 deeper they went into Greshan's inner web, the more the city... to Meet back here in one hour?" She nodded..