>Summary:
“The Empty Box,” the story picks up where the previous chapter left off. Edward Elric and his companions stand before a mysterious and ancient building known as the “Father’s Throne”, which is said to hold the secrets of the universe.Inside the building, Edward and his brother Alphonse Elric find a strange box that is empty. They are confronted by the Homunculus’ pride, who tells them that the box is called the “Gate of Truth” and that it is the gateway to all knowledge and power. Pride also reveals that he is the oldest Homunculus and was created by their father Van Hohenheim.Meanwhile, Scar and his band of rebels continue their assault on Central City, determined to overthrow the military regime. As they fight their way through the city, they are confronted by the Homunculus’ Wrath, which is revealed to be the reincarnation of the original Greed.Back at the Father’s throne, Edward and Alphonse are confronted by another Homunculus, Envy. Envy reveals that he was the one who killed their friend Maes Hughes, and the brothers are overcome with anger and grief. Envy tells them he wants to kill them too, but is interrupted by the arrival of Mustang and his team.Mustang and his team searched for the Homunculi and eventually found them. Mustang prepares to use his alchemy to fight Envy, but is interrupted by the arrival of a new Homunculus, who introduces himself as “Father”. Father tells Mustang and his team that they are no longer needed and uses his powers to create a massive explosion that engulfs the area.At the end of the chapter, it is unclear what happened to Edward and his companions, Mustang and his team, Scar and his rebels, and the Homunculi. The story is left on a cliffhanger, leaving readers eager to find out what happens next.