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.

Chapter 513, "Push...", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Damien stood beneath the towering canopy, the forest dim even though... and closes on Fenrir snarled—not in pain, but in fury—and flexed.. The key payoff is that the chapter closes with "Push..., 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 974, "Fateful decisions", is the clearest early answer because it turns Fateful's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Meanwhile-- On top of a mountain next to Jura City "...Hey partner,... and closes on You don't have many options really," Crixus craned his neck to look....
Chapter 512, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (1).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with As the smoke finally cleared, Aria was surprised to see Damien...
Chapter 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with Ethan couldn’t fathom how Damien had managed to bring Seraphina under...
Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with A blinding flash of light suddenly appeared before Terran, just as... and closes on He believed that even if another slightly stronger mage were to....
Chapter 553, "Second Round.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with “Now, that’s not something you see every day!” Damien remarked,... and closes on I bet you that this Michael boy won’t be able to replicate that....
Chapter 878, "Way Out.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with The moment Damien heard the roar, his body tensed, as a flash of fear... and closes on To humans, these random spell cards appeared as talismans etched with....
Chapter 694, "Another Gordons.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. It opens with “Pick your next fighter,” the red-haired referee said, turning toward... and closes on Dragov seemed irritated, clearly displeased that his team was....