The Elric brothers, Edward and Alphonse, are sent on an assignment to Youswell, a small mining colony. The colony is heavily taxed by the military and the people are suffering. Edward and Al soon discover that the taxes are being collected by a corrupt military officer named Lieutenant Yoki.
Yoki uses taxes to enrich himself and is indifferent to people’s suffering. Edward and Al decide to help the people of Youswell and use their alchemical skills to uncover Yoki’s corruption.
Yoki is eventually arrested and the people of Youswell are freed from his tyranny. Edward and Al are hailed as heroes and learn that becoming a state alchemist means more than just fighting for the military.
This episode explores themes of corruption, greed, and the power of alchemy to change the world. It also shows how Edward and Al are willing to fight for what they believe in, even if it means going against the military.
Here are some of the key events that take place in the episode:
The Elric brothers are sent on a mission to Youswell.
They find that people are heavily taxed.
They learn that Yoki is responsible for the taxes.
They use their alchemical powers to reveal Yoki’s corruption.
Yoki is arrested and the people of Youswell are freed.
The episode ends with Edward and Al discovering that becoming a state alchemist means more than just fighting for the military.