*sigh* This is the story of Hohenheim's life - to always be a day late and a dollar short and always failing his boys, esp Ed. It was drastic and more than a little bit frightening to see but Ed showing his true colors, so to speak, was the only way to make Hohenheim see the error of his logic. Oh Hohenheim, Ed couldn't possibly go back the way he is now. Alchemy on its own is misused enough as it is. Adding a dhampir, a half homunculus, into the mix is just sheer insanity. :(
I see I was somewhat right in my guess last chapter about the alchemy. Blood is necessary and dhampirs can't perform alchemy, not without help anyway. :) At least the possibility that alchemy is still feasible still exists. I was surprised to see the Council in such an upheaval, on the verge of civil war no less, about the alchemy. One would think they'd embrace any weapon, esp one this effective, against vampires but apparently not. Leave it to Ed to always find himself in the middle of one crisis or another.
"...and I'll fight beside them, for as long as it takes." Be careful what you wish for Ed. Forever is a lot longer than you think it is. "...I'm afraid all you'll find with us is danger and an uncertain future." Alas such seems to be Ed's fate whether he's human or dhampir and why Noa can't look him in the eye. :(
Poor Kain. He didn't stand a chance. What a terrible way to go. ;_; I hope they find and put down Hughes soon. I hope Al is doing Ok. Well, as Ok as can be expected.
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I see I was somewhat right in my guess last chapter about the alchemy. Blood is necessary and dhampirs can't perform alchemy, not without help anyway. :) At least the possibility that alchemy is still feasible still exists. I was surprised to see the Council in such an upheaval, on the verge of civil war no less, about the alchemy. One would think they'd embrace any weapon, esp one this effective, against vampires but apparently not. Leave it to Ed to always find himself in the middle of one crisis or another.
"...and I'll fight beside them, for as long as it takes." Be careful what you wish for Ed. Forever is a lot longer than you think it is. "...I'm afraid all you'll find with us is danger and an uncertain future." Alas such seems to be Ed's fate whether he's human or dhampir and why Noa can't look him in the eye. :(
Poor Kain. He didn't stand a chance. What a terrible way to go. ;_; I hope they find and put down Hughes soon. I hope Al is doing Ok. Well, as Ok as can be expected.