Chapter 456, "I Don't Think It's Over", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is For endless minutes, the forest had been roaring with the sound of..., but the pressure keeps building through The silence that followed was worse than the chaos..

Chapter 405, "Discussion With The General", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The interior of Delwig's command fortress was as cold and austere as..., but the pressure keeps building through Blackstone walls stretched upward into vaulted ceilings, lined with....
Chapter 315, "Breakfast With Lord Ellian I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The sun had barely begun its full rise when the trio stepped out of..., but the pressure keeps building through The streets of Westmont were still quiet—lamplighters dousing their.... Once the chapter lands on The Town Lord was forced into war., the chapter closes with Damien smirked, reaching for a slice of bread.
Chapter 503, "Sleep In Peace I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Jaws opened wide, lined with rows of jagged teeth dripping with..., but the pressure keeps building through The beast's mouth filled his entire vision.. Once the chapter lands on This time, Damien skidded backward several meters, boots carving..., the chapter closes with "Fine," he said quietly.
Chapter 218, "Jallen's Kidnapping", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The forest erupted into pure chaos., but the pressure keeps building through Screeches, snarls, and the clash of metal against flesh filled the....
Chapter 320, "Neraya Arrives", is the clearest early answer because it pushes Damien into a new phase or setting. The setup is It was well past noon, and Damien sat hunched over a rough-hewn..., but the pressure keeps building through The warm sunlight streaming through the window illuminated the dozens....
Chapter 398, "Lyone's Frist Official Mission", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The road stretched out like a ribbon of cracked stone beneath the..., but the pressure keeps building through Wind swept across the plains, carrying the scent of dry grass and the.... Once the chapter lands on I don't care if you use your talent or not—do it your way., the chapter closes with "You did well," he said. "Efficient. Direct.
Chapter 232, "This Isn't A Dream II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien pushed through the thick fog, his steps purposeful as he..., but the pressure keeps building through Fenrir remained by his side, its ears perked and alert, though even.... Once the chapter lands on Fenrir…" Damien whispered, his heart sinking as the wolf's stance..., the chapter closes with With that, the world around him began to fade.
Chapter 475, "What You Can Really Do", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Yaaaa!" The sparring arena erupted with shouts as the dozen soldiers..., but the pressure keeps building through We'll do this together." Dust drifted in slow spirals around their....
Chapter 510, "Are My Blows Really That Heavy?", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Pain became the rhythm of the fight., but the pressure keeps building through Damien was sent skidding across the forest floor again, boots carving....
Chapter 438, "You're Cooking", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The night settled over Delwig like a tired sigh., but the pressure keeps building through The streets were quieter now—only the humming sounds of mana lamps.... Once the chapter lands on Failed spectacularly." When he returned, he crept toward the door,..., the chapter closes with "So," he murmured, almost 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 setup is The courtyard fell silent as the final three soldiers shifted their..., but the pressure keeps building through The air grew heavier, not with killing intent, but with something....