Chapter 442, "Dropping Them At Their Destination", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The morning began quietly—too quietly for Damien's liking., but the pressure keeps building through Mist clung to the undergrowth, soft and silver, turning the forest.... Once the chapter lands on The slime had appeared quietly from Damien's blue summoning portal..., the chapter closes with "I let them play me," he muttered.

Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning..., but the pressure keeps building through The earlier battle against demons had left everyone energized, though.... Once the chapter lands on So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually., the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 215, "Testing Damien", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The group walked through the open terrain, the darkened sky shinning..., but the pressure keeps building through The earlier battle against demons had left everyone energized, though.... Once the chapter lands on So, what are your ranks?" she asked casually., the chapter closes with And that worried her more than any mana beast ever could.
Chapter 211, "In A Ditch", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is But next time, leave a few more for me, alright?" "No promises,"..., but the pressure keeps building through The two exchanged a brief smile before turning their attention to the....
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, "Push...", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien stood beneath the towering canopy, the forest dim even though..., but the pressure keeps building through Luton hovered beside him, its body shimmering faintly with restrained....
Chapter 426, "To The Heart", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The tunnels were quieter now, though the air was thick with the..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien's stride never faltered, his hand resting casually at his side....
Chapter 217, "Cornered?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The journey stretched on as the moon endlessly blended into the night..., but the pressure keeps building through The crescent moon hung faintly in the sky, offering meager light that....
Chapter 206, "Up For It", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The sun hung high in the sky as Damien stepped out of the Mercenary..., but the pressure keeps building through It was becoming more lively with the smooth progress of the town's....
Chapter 409, "An Experiment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The stag's corrupted horns glowed like smoldering coals, its roar..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien kept his palm pressed against its snout, black essence licking.... Once the chapter lands on General Ivaan sat at the head, Apnoch to his right., the chapter closes with The yard fell silent again, but this time, it was not from fear.
Chapter 444, "Not Tonight", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The first thing Damien wanted when he returned to their base was..., but the pressure keeps building through The weight of the forest still clung to him — the smell of sap and.... Once the chapter lands on The city had changed — subtly, but undeniably — since the night..., the chapter closes with He smirked darkly to himself.