Summary:
“The Dwarf in the Flask,” Hohenheim and the father, also known as the Dwarf in the Flask, continue their conversation in an underground lair. Hohenheim reveals that he knows the dwarf’s true identity and past.The dwarf in the flask was originally created by the alchemist Van Hohenheim, who used his own blood as the main ingredient of human transmutation. Instead of creating a human, he created a dwarf who had the power to grant his wishes. Over time, the Dwarf gained power and knowledge by manipulating the desires and greed of those around him until he eventually became powerful enough to take control of the land of Xerxes.Hohenheim reveals that he was also involved in the creation of the Dwarf, but he did not foresee the extent of the creature’s power and its evil intentions. Hohenheim spent centuries trying to repair the damage caused by the Dwarf’s actions and prevent him from achieving his ultimate goal of becoming a god.Meanwhile, Edward and Alphonse are still in the northern region of Amestris, searching for a way to restore their bodies. They encounter Scar and his group, who are fighting against the army and the homunculi. Edward and Scar agree to work together to uncover the truth about the military’s actions and their connection to the homunculi.At the end of the chapter, the reader feels that the final battle between Hohenheim and the dwarf is fast approaching, as well as the struggle to recover the bodies of Edward and Alphonse.