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 chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from For endless minutes, the forest had been roaring with the sound of... to And once something that old cracks…" He looked up at the sky, where.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Now," Damien said, his tone quiet but sharp as steel, "we find out what the Gate left behind.

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 409, "An Experiment", 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 stag's corrupted horns glowed like smoldering coals, its roar... to General Ivaan sat at the head, Apnoch to his right.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The yard fell silent again, but this time, it was not from fear.
Chapter 483, "Leaving The Kingdom", 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… after everything you've done… I hope you stay awhile. to To where?" "A remote place." "That narrows it down." Damien stared at....
Chapter 477, "Demanding Half The Stakes", 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 courtyard was still echoing with disbelief over what had just... to Haldric waited a few meters away, arms crossed, lips twitching in....
Chapter 434, "An Enemy Commander In Delwig", 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 Apnoch opened his mouth to respond—but Damien's hand shot out,... to Before Damien could trace it further, the vision fractured..
Chapter 405, "Discussion With The General", 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 interior of Delwig's command fortress was as cold and austere as... to Investigating the truth of what's happening..
Chapter 331, "The Chase At Ryedale", 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 sky above Ryedale shone with the light of noon, sunlight bouncing... to People went about their daily movements..