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 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 528, "Let's Keep Going", 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 stretched his arms once and stood up. to Luton stayed close to Damien, its body rippling slightly..
Chapter 471, "The Kingdom of Galandra Welcomes You", 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 explosion had barely echoes when the others spotted Damien and... to W-We are under the territory of Galandra..
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 faction conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 489, "Boarding Grimhorn", 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's fingers tightened slightly around his mug as he moved to... to I'll go with you." And for the first time since he'd arrived at the....
Chapter 465, "Until We Meet Again", 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 Arielle stared at him in stunned silence. to Whatever strength he has left to unlock—he'll find it faster in.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Until we meet again., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 473, "Gathering Items", 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 By the time dawn crept through Damien's window, his magic core had... to How it worked, he had no idea.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Yes," he said softly. "Something very dangerous., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.