Summary:
“The Ironclad Rule,” follows Ed and Al as they continue their quest for the Philosopher’s Stone. They arrive in a small town where they meet a group of miners who are being oppressed by their employer, a wealthy merchant named Basque Grand.The brothers discover that Grand is using miners to search for a rare mineral called “redstone”, which he plans to use to create weapons of mass destruction. Ed and Al try to convince Grand to stop his actions, but he refuses to listen.Meanwhile, Mustang and his team investigate a conspiracy behind the creation of the Philosopher’s Stone. He discovers that Homunculi, artificial beings created through alchemy, are behind it all and manipulate events behind the scenes.As the chapter progresses, Ed and Al confront Grand and his henchmen, leading to a fierce battle. Ed uses his alchemical skills to create a powerful weapon that allows them to defeat Grand’s men.In the end, Ed and Al convince Grand to give up his weapons-making plans and use his wealth to help the miners and their families. Mustang and his team continue to investigate and realize they are up against a powerful and dangerous enemy.The chapter ends with the Homunculi watching from the shadows as they continue to manipulate events to achieve their ultimate goal.