Chapter 329, "Let There Be Chaos... 7.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 309, "Trouble Again.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 155, "A New Invention.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 202, "War God Mage Academy (1).", is the clearest early answer because the buildup finally cashes out in a real clash.
Chapter 747, "Commander 2.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 884, "Richest Kid In The Academy 3.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 307, "...", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 835, "The Final Item.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 262, "Martial Prowess Part 1.", is the clearest early answer because it turns Alec's situation into a concrete plot event.
Chapter 5, "Double Techniques", is the clearest early answer because Alec gets a payoff that changes the stakes.