Chapter 521, "Storming The First Base II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He had walked less than a kilometer from the abandoned stronghold..., but the pressure keeps building through Rather, it felt controlled and focused..

Chapter 521, "Storming The First Base II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He had walked less than a kilometer from the abandoned stronghold..., but the pressure keeps building through Rather, it felt controlled and focused..
Chapter 520, "Storming The First Base", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien did not rush into the assault., but the pressure keeps building through For two days after the eastern purge, he hunted mana beasts.... Once the chapter lands on He paused only briefly before stepping inside., the chapter closes with And this time, he would not arrive quietly.
Chapter 504, "Sleep In Peace II", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is He'd woken up and now, it would keep him awake., but the pressure keeps building through They came crashing through the trees in waves, dark shapes tearing....
Chapter 513, "Damien's Blood Manipulation (2).", 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 264, "Elder Alfred.", 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 553, "Second Round.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 463, "The Start Of A Farewell", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is The calm stretched thin, almost unnaturally so., but the pressure keeps building through For the survivors, it was healing time — the first stretch of peace....
Chapter 483, "Leaving The Kingdom", is the clearest early answer because it turns Damien's situation into a concrete plot event. The setup is Damien… after everything you've done… I hope you stay awhile., but the pressure keeps building through We could use your strength." Damien shook his head gently..