In Central, Colonel Roy Mustang realizes too late the depth of the corruption. King Bradley isn’t just a tyrant; he is the puppet master of a nation built by homunculi.
: Pushed to the brink, Envy reveals his horrifying true form : a massive, multi-limbed creature covered in the agonized faces of the souls that make up his Philosopher’s Stone. Mustang's World Collapses Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (Dub) Episode 25
While Edward fights for survival and Mustang is checkmated, Alphonse takes a desperate gamble. After seeing Gluttony mourn his "brother" and mention his creator, Alphonse convinces Gluttony to take him to see "Father," hoping it’s the only way to save his brother and find answers. In Central, Colonel Roy Mustang realizes too late
(e.g., specific prompts to get other fans talking about Envy's true form) Mustang's World Collapses While Edward fights for survival
: To keep Mustang in check, Riza Hawkeye is reassigned to be Bradley's personal assistant, effectively becoming a hostage held at the Führer’s side. The Road to "Father"
Edward and Ling struggle to survive in the dark, bloody void of Gluttony’s stomach. This extradimensional space is revealed as a failed attempt by "Father" to create a Portal of Truth.