Chapter 484, "Intercepting Attacks", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash. The setup is The wind howled against Skylar's wings as Damien soared northward,..., but the pressure keeps building through The towering walls, the barracks, the winding streets, and the people....

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 352, "Milestone Reached", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Summon Luton." The moment the last command echoed, the whole..., but the pressure keeps building through For a brief second, everything halted..
Chapter 322, "The Search Begins", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien didn't remember when sleep claimed him., but the pressure keeps building through One minute, he was sitting at the edge of his bed, watching the....