Arakawa, Hiromu

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with auto-mail limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself--the legendary Philosopher's Stone. In this volume: Ed's clever plan to take out an enemy leaves him severely injured. Can he cheat death? One of our friends discovers the ironic secret behind Scar's brother's transmutation notes. And Major General Armstrong meets with evil homunculus President Bradley. Whose side is she on again? Plus, the disturbing origin of Ed and Al's immortal father finally revealed.

In an alchemical ritual gone wrong, Edward Elric lost his arm and his leg and his brother Alphonse became nothing but a soul in a suit of armor. Equipped with auto-mail limbs, Edward becomes a state alchemist, seeking the one thing that can restore his brother and himself--the legendary Philosopher's Stone. In this volume: Betrayal and double-crossing are the order of the day. Greed, Pride and Envy prove to be formidable enemies, but one homunculus seems to be having pangs of--could it be?--conscience. Ominous news spreads quickly about a mysterious portal. Will this gateway help the Elric brothers regain their natural bodies? And will the gigantic underground transmutation circle be completed, leading to a major regime change? Plus, a reunion between Al and someone from his past.

Ed, Al, and Winry return to Central Command only to be greeted with bad news. Lietuenant Colonel Maes Hughes has been murdered and the suspect is Second Lieutenant Maria Ross. Meanwhile, the living suit of armor bearing the soul of serial killer "Barry the Chopper" breaks out of jail and goes on a rampage. The mysterious Homunculi must come out of hiding to deal with the mess.

State alchemist Edward Elric seeks the legendary Philosopher's Stone to heal himself and his brother Alphonse, who were injured in a ritual. During his quest, Ed returns to Resembool and sees his father for the first time in many years. He learns a vital fact about the ritual he and Alphonse tried that led to their injuries.

Hohenhein has the opportunity to stop the "father" who rules over Central City, but surprise may not be enough to help him defeat the powerful homunculus.

Ed struggles to overcome his mistrust of his estranged father in order to receive help in fighting Pride, while Mustang leads an attack in Central City.

Old friends and enemies reappear, and Edward Elric does all he can to ensure the safety of Automail engineer Wiry, who is being held hostage; and Hawkeye learns a startling truth about President Bradley's son.