Chapter 481, "Didn't Protect Your Hand", 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 Seliah, drenched in sweat but alive, called out as she speared... to Always happy when demons show up to be eaten." The soldiers struck.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with A few soldiers snorted. Others openly laughed. Several nobles turned pale.

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 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 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 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 500, "Getting Information", 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 Its chest rose and fell in shallow, uneven motions, every inhale... to Weakened as it was, it was too slow.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with He had some hunting to do., which gives power growth a stronger narrative position and pushes the relationship tension onward.
Chapter 521, "Storming The First Base II", 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 He had walked less than a kilometer from the abandoned stronghold... to The creature roared and released a shockwave of dark essence outward..
Chapter 433, "Inside The Watchtower", 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 dawn light over Delwig was still pale and cold, seeping through... to Damn them." He slammed a fist lightly against the stone.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Captain Apnoch," the taller one greeted, saluting crisply. "General Ivaan sent us to assist with the investigation.
Chapter 503, "Sleep In Peace I", 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 Jaws opened wide, lined with rows of jagged teeth dripping with... to This time, Damien skidded backward several meters, boots carving.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with "Fine," he said quietly.
Chapter 504, "Sleep In Peace II", 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 He'd woken up and now, it would keep him awake. to The night swallowed the clearing once more as claws, fists, and.... What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The forest answered., which gives faction conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
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 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....