Struggle of the Fool

Envy leads Edward and Alphonse, who has May and Shao Mei hidden inside of his armor, out of Father's hideout, which is actually under Central Command Headquarters, to meet with Wrath. Though Edward tries to resign from the state military, Wrath threatens to kill Winry unless he remains a state alchemist. However, he allows the Elric brothers to continue their research. Bradley denies having killed Hughes when asked by Mustang, but refuses to reveal the killer's identity. Edward calls Winry to assure her safety. Greed gives Alphonse a message written by Ling, in order to notify Lan Fan that he has found the philosopher's stone. Meanwhile, Scar encounters an imprisoned Marcoh, who admits being responsible for the extermination of the Ishbalans. Meeting up with Bradley, Greed points out that Ling is still fighting for control of his body. Mustang reveals Bradley's true identity to Armstrong, as he ponders that there may be another homunculus lurking in the shadows. Alphonse, taking May to be treated by Knox, informs Lan Fan about Greed, encouraging her to get an automail arm. Edward, hearing that other alchemists had failed to transmute at the same time his abilities were blocked by Father, wonders how Scar and May were still able to use theirs. Even though Marcoh begs for Scar to take his life, Scar demands to know how Marcoh was involved in the civil war.