Chapter 431, "Leaving At Dawn", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The interrogation chamber beneath Delwig's military quarter was built..., but the pressure keeps building through Torches hissed in the corners, shadows dancing across the rough walls.. Once the chapter lands on This is a body mimic." The prisoners stared in horror as if only now..., the chapter closes with Her voice dropped to a near whisper.

Chapter 483, "Leaving The Kingdom", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien… after everything you've done… I hope you stay awhile., but the pressure keeps building through We could use your strength." Damien shook his head gently..
Chapter 464, "I'm Leaving", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The first streaks of sunlight spilled across the worn pathways that..., but the pressure keeps building through Sunlight bathed every part of the street in pale gold as Damien and....
Chapter 462, "Decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is By the time Damien and Apnoch returned to the training yard, the sun..., but the pressure keeps building through Warm orange light bled through the clouds, painting long shadows.... Once the chapter lands on They'll listen to you before anyone else." Apnoch's gaze hardened., the chapter closes with For now, peace held.
Chapter 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 878, "Way Out.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 564, "The End Of A Bout.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 553, "Second Round.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 425, "Clearing The Tunnel", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The silence stretched, filled only by Fenrir's growls and the wet..., but the pressure keeps building through Lyone stood rigid, trembling—not from fear of the beasts this time,....
Chapter 441, "Protecting The Group", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The forest was quiet again, though not the peaceful kind of quiet., but the pressure keeps building through It was simply the kind that breathed and watched..