Chapter 478, "Honest Assessment", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien and Haldric soon arrived back at their destinations back at..., but the pressure keeps building through Damien had barely closed the door behind him when exhaustion finally.... Once the chapter lands on We won't take long." Damien sat., the chapter closes with "Even so." The commander exhaled deeply.

Chapter 264, "Elder Alfred.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
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.
Chapter 564, "The End Of A Bout.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 878, "Way Out.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 553, "Second Round.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 694, "Another Gordons.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 512, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (1).", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 569, "a major turning point", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
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 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....