Chapter 478, "Honest Assessment", 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 and Haldric soon arrived back at their destinations back at... to We won't take long." Damien sat.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Even so." The commander exhaled deeply. "We won't forget., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.

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 512, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (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 As the smoke finally cleared, Aria was surprised to see Damien...
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 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 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", 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 Ethan couldn’t fathom how Damien had managed to bring Seraphina under...
Chapter 553, "Second Round.", 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 “Now, that’s not something you see every day!” Damien remarked,...
Chapter 878, "Way Out.", 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 moment Damien heard the roar, his body tensed, as a flash of fear...
Chapter 519, "Provoking Them", 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 forest no longer felt calm. to He drove his fist so hard that his knuckles tore through bone and out....
Chapter 285, "Lost Battle I", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The chapter turns that into something concrete by moving from With one powerful dive, the wyvern swooped down, claws extended. to And it wasn't because of Lord Ellian's forces at the front.. What makes it stick is that the danger stops being abstract and the conflict around battle becomes immediate, forcing the surrounding cast to react under pressure.
Chapter 493, "Leaving Grimhorn", 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 Garrick looked at him sharply, searching his face. to And if you don't?" Garrick's gaze was steady.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Then the larger creature lifted its head., which gives the current arc a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.