Summary:
The chapter opens with Hohenheim resurrected as the Philosopher’s Stone, reflecting that he is now nothing but soul meat. He wonders if he can use his power to help stop his father and the Homunculi.Meanwhile, at Central HQ, Mustang and his team prepare to attack the father. They are interrupted by the arrival of Olivier Armstrong and her soldiers, who have been sent by their superiors to take control of the situation.As the two groups argue over who should be in command, they are suddenly attacked by one of Father’s minions. The creature is quickly defeated by Olivier’s soldiers, but not before it manages to injure Buccaneer, one of Mustang’s subordinates.Amidst the chaos, Hohenheim appears and uses his power to heal Buccaneer’s injuries. He then tells Mustang and Olivier that he has a plan to stop the father, but that he needs their help to do it.The chapter ends with Hohenheim, Mustang, and Olivier discussing their strategy and preparing to attack the father.