Chapter 172, "Cerbe's Transformation 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 Damien's eyes scanned Cerbe's new human form with interest. to Understood?" Cerbe bowed his head slightly.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with Fenrir growled in agreement, and Cerbe followed silently.

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 448, "Then I'll Grant You That Wish", 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 air around the Verdant Verge trembled with an unholy feel to it. to You don't understand what's sealed inside that Gate, Damien..
Chapter 446, "What Have You Done?", 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 Morning in Delwig came slowly, like a half-hearted promise. to Damien led them toward the lower warehouse hall, far from the....
Chapter 471, "The Kingdom of Galandra Welcomes You", 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 explosion had barely echoes when the others spotted Damien and... to W-We are under the territory of Galandra..
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 308, "Skylar Doesn't Do Air Rescues", 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 Inside, the glass display cases shimmered with golden pastries,... to Instead, he paused just outside the bakery, glancing back at Lyone..
Chapter 294, "Facing Off Lord Raegon", 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 passed silently through the side entrance of the main castle... to Without hesitation, he struck the flint and lit the wick.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with And it began to glow., which gives the main cast a stronger narrative position and pushes the power growth onward.
Chapter 289, "Off To Velthorne 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 The celebration in Westmont stretched far into the night, but even as... to By the time you wake, I'll already be gone.. What makes it stick is that the chapter closes with The hunt had begun., which gives the central conflict a stronger narrative position and pushes the battle onward.