Chapter 432, "I Can Feel It Through My Summon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The morning mist hung low over Delwig's outer walls, pale and... and closes on Lyone followed after, settling himself just behind her.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien's smirk returned, faint and dangerous. "I don't need to be sure.

Chapter 454, "The Sixth Summon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The ground trembled beneath Damien's boots as the air rippled with... and closes on He whispered to his system, "Convert three-quarters of my remaining.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "…You've got to be kidding me., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 432, "I Can Feel It Through My Summon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The morning mist hung low over Delwig's outer walls, pale and... and closes on Lyone followed after, settling himself just behind her.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Damien's smirk returned, faint and dangerous. "I don't need to be sure.
Chapter 361, "New Summon Slot", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Once again, his kill count wass updated and it was steadily rising. and closes on Damien spun low, staff whipping around and breaking its jaw with a.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He was. At least for now., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning... and closes on So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 590, "Summon", is the clearest early answer because it turns Robin's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Say that again..?" Robin tilted his head forward, it was clear from... and closes on Have you been summoned to the Covered Training Hall by Governor....
Chapter 281, "News of Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien Terrace's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The three representatives—Captain Ivan Sketcher, Lady Serene Duispec,... and closes on But they act like demons." Lord Sketcher added, "They worship the.... The key payoff is that the chapter exposes hidden motives around Damien Terrace, so readers can finally see how the conspiracy layer of the plot is actually moving.
Chapter 358, "Damien's Arrival", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The moment the commander's beast leapt to flank the first demon, the... and closes on And not just as a fighter.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with Just as Damien twisted mid-air, staff primed for the killing blow, the second one moved., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 444, "Not Tonight", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The first thing Damien wanted when he returned to their base was... and closes on The city had changed — subtly, but undeniably — since the night.... The key payoff is that the chapter closes with He smirked darkly to himself.
Chapter 409, "An Experiment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The stag's corrupted horns glowed like smoldering coals, its roar... and closes on General Ivaan sat at the head, Apnoch to his right.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with The yard fell silent again, but this time, it was not from fear.
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun... and closes on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with For now, peace held. But everyone there knew—it wouldn't last., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.