Chapter 397, "A Gift From Greshan", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The streets of Greshan were quieter now. and ending on The best you can spare." The Commander studied him for a moment, then.... In story terms, the chapter closes with I love you all. Thank you all., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.

Chapter 553, "Second Round.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on “Now, that’s not something you see every day!” Damien remarked,...
Chapter 512, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (1).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on As the smoke finally cleared, Aria was surprised to see Damien...
Chapter 694, "Another Gordons.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on “Pick your next fighter,” the red-haired referee said, turning toward...
Chapter 569, "a major turning point", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The entire crowd remained entranced, their eyes fixated on the...
Chapter 878, "Way Out.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The moment Damien heard the roar, his body tensed, as a flash of fear...
Chapter 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on Ethan couldn’t fathom how Damien had managed to bring Seraphina under...
Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on A blinding flash of light suddenly appeared before Terran, just as...
Chapter 439, "Captain Veyne's Dead", is the clearest early answer because the violence around Damien becomes final instead of hypothetical. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The next morning wasn't the same. and ending on Not before your mother!" The soldiers looked away, some bowing their....
Chapter 444, "Not Tonight", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The first thing Damien wanted when he returned to their base was... and ending on The city had changed — subtly, but undeniably — since the night.... In story terms, the chapter closes with He smirked darkly to himself.
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 gives readers a real answer by opening on The courtyard fell silent as the final three soldiers shifted their... and ending on The kind of fight that forced one into adaptation..
Chapter 441, "Protecting The Group", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The chapter gives readers a real answer by opening on The forest was quiet again, though not the peaceful kind of quiet. and ending on Aquila ruffled its feathers, huffing as if unimpressed..