Chapter 496, "Hunting Like Predators I", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The Forest of Twin Disasters did not rest., but the pressure keeps building through Even after Garrick collapsed to his knees beside the withered corpse....

Chapter 185, "Mila's thoughts - 2", is the clearest early answer because it turns Mila's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 363, "Mass Level Up", is the clearest early answer because Of finally turns buildup into a real advancement.
Chapter 975, "Murder in Bed", is the clearest early answer because it turns Are's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 851, "Peace Charm", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 905, "I Plan to Quit the Circle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 851, "Peace Charm", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 905, "I Plan to Quit the Circle", is the clearest early answer because it turns Is's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 903, "Her Turn 2.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Agnes's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 859, "Full Engagement.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Tier's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 27, "More Survivors", is the clearest early answer because it turns Tom's situation into a concrete plot event.