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A large city appears, perhaps larger than King's Landing, and despite being night, it seemed strangely illuminated. Another notable aspect was the ominous soundtrack, almost anticipating the arrival of something dreadful.
King's Landing: Robert Baratheon, looking at the images, furrowed his brow. The city on the screen was larger than King's Landing, and the nighttime lighting gave a sense of a vibrant and lively place. The King turned to his small council and said, "This city is larger than ours, but I don't trust that illumination. It might be a trap."
Varys, the Master of Whisperers, added, "My king, the soundtrack seems to suggest something sinister. It might be prudent to be alert to the potential threats this city poses."
As the small council debated the next steps in the face of the mysterious images, Petyr Baelish, known as Littlefinger, was far from inactive. Always alert to opportunities, he saw not only a threat but also an opportunity to gain an advantage.
Petyr Baelish, in his cunning nature, suggested, "My king, while we await information from spies, we could explore diplomatic opportunities. Such a powerful city must have interests and desires. Perhaps we can establish a dialogue before considering more aggressive actions."
Initially skeptical, Robert Baratheon considered the proposal. "Littlefinger, you have always been skillful in negotiation. Do it. See if we can uncover the intentions of this city without triggering an unnecessary war."
Petyr Baelish, with a subtle smile, agreed, "Certainly, my king. I will make contact and use all my skills to ensure your reign is in an advantageous position."
Winterfell
The atmosphere in Winterfell was tense and filled with activity, yet at the same time, an aura of curiosity permeated the walls. While preparations for the potential threat were underway, the northerners' natural curiosity manifested in whispered conversations and intrigued looks.
Eddard Stark, observing the mood within his home, realized the need to reassure his people. In an impromptu meeting in the central courtyard, he addressed the residents of Winterfell: "People of Winterfell, I know these are uncertain hours, but we must not let fear dominate us. Be prepared, yes, but also be curious. We don't know what we face, but our strength lies in unity and the will to protect our home."
Meanwhile, Jon Snow, observing the movement on the walls, noticed unrest among the brothers of the Night's Watch. Stationed in Winterfell, they showed unease in the face of the unknown. "I suggest we talk to the brothers of the Night's Watch," Jon suggested to Robb. "They have experience with threats from the North and can provide valuable insights."
Robb agreed, and together, they approached the members of the Night's Watch. Surprisingly, one of the brothers, a veteran beyond the Wall, expressed concerns about something beyond the magical screens, something older and more sinister that they still did not know.
Meanwhile, Bran Stark, unaware of his latent abilities, continued to observe the magical screens. The city illuminated by the strange nighttime light intrigued his curious mind. He felt an inexplicable connection to these visions, as if they whispered secrets he did not yet understand.
On the Screen:
Then appears a strange, never-before-seen circle being drawn by a strong-featured adult man with a stubble, dark eyes, and black hair pulled back with a strand falling over his face. The screen zoomed out to show that he was between two large buildings, and then a large castle, apparently made of white marble, was revealed.
Sunspear:
The Dornish snake observes the scene with fascination.
he expresses a mix of surprise and curiosity, sharing her reflections with others present: "Beyond mere mortals, clearly a mage doing something more interesting than I've ever seen in my life. The architecture and the castle are fascinating, but what's most curious is that I've never seen or heard of this before." he looks around, her dark eyes capturing the peculiar nighttime illumination of the city. "I've traveled to every corner of the world, and this sight is certainly something unique. It has ignited an adventurous flame in me; who knows what else there is to discover in these lands?"
Other members of Sunspear join in the observation, murmuring among themselves about what this strange event might mean. Some speculate about the origin of the man and the white marble castle, while others already plan expeditions to explore this new discovery.
Meanwhile, the magical screen remains active, and the man continues to make mysterious gestures in the circle. An atmosphere of anticipation hangs over Sunspear, suggesting that this will not be the last time they witness extraordinary magical events.
On the Screen:
"The man said the Ice Alchemist," a young voice said, its tone serious, also revealing the title of the previous man.
"That's right, he managed to infiltrate the central city," an older voice said, pausing briefly before continuing. "Colonel Roy Mustang, I would like you to take charge of his capture," revealing that the speaking man was an old man of at least 50 years, with a head full of black hair, some strands graying, a thick black mustache, a blue tint in the right eye, and an eye patch over the left eye, wearing blue clothes with a map of his kingdom behind him.
"At your service," the young voice revealed to be a relatively tall man with pale skin, black hair, and dark, slanted eyes, named Roy Mustang.
"Good thing you're here in the central city; I can count on you without worrying," the old man said calmly, met with an affirmative response from the other man as he bowed, showing that the older man "So, that boy is here; you can use him as you wish."
Roy blinked in surprise at what was said, "Fuhrer Bradley, are you referring to the..." Bradley interrupted Roy and smiled, "Yes, the fullmetal Alchemist, Edward Elric."
Highgarden:
The room in Highgarden was infused with the scent of flowers adorning the space. Olenna Tyrell, the Queen of Thorns, sat on her ornate throne, attentively watching the images on the magical screen. Willas, her grandson and heir, stood by her side. "It seems the fate of these lands is being shaped by skillful hands," remarked Olenna, her sharp eyes fixed on the figure of the older man on the map. "Fuhrer Bradley, a military leader, it seems. This is a dangerous game."
Willas, cautious as always, responded, "And this young man, Roy Mustang, seems to be a crucial pawn in this game. If he is in charge of capturing the Ice Alchemist, we are about to see a twist in the political plots."
On the Screen:
The aforementioned young man appeared; he had long golden hair and matching eyes, with delicate features and a clearly irritated expression. "Oh, damn it, the colonel abuses people's goodwill."
A tall man in metallic armor appeared, "Just when we bought tickets to Reole, we'll have to cancel," his voice surprisingly smooth.
"And there's no way around it; let's get this over with, Al." "Yes, Ed," they said one after the other; the screen zoomed out, showing that the man in armor was much larger than Edward.
King's Landing:
In King's Landing, Jaime Lannister observed the scene on the magical screen with a bored expression, but internally surprised by the resemblance between Edward Elric and a Lannister. The young iron alchemist, with long golden hair and matching eyes, was clearly irritated with the situation.
"It seems we already know who he was referring to," commented Jaime, pausing dramatically as he observed the reaction of his companions in the room.
Varys, the Master of Whispers, leaned forward, his interest aroused. 'An apparent connection to the Lannisters, it seems. This could further complicate alliances and rivalries among the Great Houses,' he thought to himself.
On the Screen:
A loud whistle sounded as the ice alchemist fled. Two soldiers tried to stop his path, but the metallic pieces on the alchemist's arm glowed as he extended his arms to the walls, summoning ice spikes that turned into water, allowing him to continue running. Two more soldiers tried to stop him, but one was caught and turned into ice, while the other, horrified, was caught by the face and let out a scream of suffering.
"Freezing and boiling are the attributes of water," he said hoarsely.
In Winterfell:
Shock spread among the observers in Winterfell, and Sansa couldn't hide the horror at the brutality of the events on the screen. The unknown magic, the dramatic escape, and the bloody death created a tense atmosphere in the room as the characters began to process what they had just witnessed. The unknown became increasingly dangerous.
Ned Stark, always firm even in the face of horror and unknown magic, tried to calm his daughter Sansa, whose face reflected the impact of the events on the screen. The tense atmosphere hung over Winterfell as everyone tried to assimilate what they had just witnessed.
"Calm yourself, Sansa. This man is not in the North, and no one in Westeros has demonstrated a similar ability," said Ned Stark gently, his tone seeking to bring some calm to his daughter. Even in shock at what had just happened, he knew he needed to remain a pillar of strength for the people of Winterfell. The unknown, though dangerous, was distant, but uncertainty loomed over everyone, keeping them alert for what might come next.
On the Screen:
A spear from above fell on him, but he managed to dodge by jumping backward. As the spear fell, blue rays surrounded it, and the man muttered the word alchemy, then looked surprised.
"You've done horrible things," said Ed. "To achieve something great, sacrifices must be made; that's the equivalent exchange," the ice alchemist said, smiling insanely.
In Pentos:
the beggar king, Viserys Targaryen, expressed his anger and confusion at what unfolded on the screen.
"Alchemy? Equivalent exchange? What is this?!" Viserys asked angrily, unable to comprehend the events on the screen.
"Alchemy, if I'm not mistaken, my king, is a type of magic, and equivalent exchange is a law that states to obtain something, something of equivalent value must be given," explained Illyrio Mopatis helpfully, seeking to calm Viserys in the face of the complexity of the events.
Viserys, though irritated, tried to process the information. 'Magic and sacrifices... this is something the Targaryens know well. Perhaps these events have broader implications than we imagine,' trying to see how he could leverage this information.
In Pyke:
In the seat of House Greyjoy, the reaction to the scene was intense. The hall echoed with the sounds of the ocean, mixed with the murmurs of those present. The brutality of the ice alchemist left many Ironborn uneasy.
"A shadow demon, is it?" suggested Yara Greyjoy, the fearless daughter of Balon Greyjoy. "This kind of magic... it's too terrible."
Balon Greyjoy, the leader of House Greyjoy, observed the scene with suspicion, deep wrinkles marking his scowling expression. "This isn't the way of the Iron Islands. Magic... is mainland business."
"But if it can give us an advantage over our rivals, why not take advantage of it?" added Balon, his ambition clearly visible in his words. "Let's explore these arts and see how we can use them to strengthen the Greyjoy's dominion over the sea and then make that fat one pay the iron price."
Yara Greyjoy, though skeptical, recognized the opportunity at hand. "It may be risky, Father, but if it leads us to victory, so be it. Just make sure the magic doesn't turn against us."
On the Screen:
Ed was shown emerging from the shadows, clearly irritated. "As if what you're doing is an equivalent exchange," his voice conveying the anger he felt, and then he clapped his hands, blue rays emanating from his hand, and after touching the spear he threw, it turned into an iron cudgel.
"No transmutation circle?" the ice alchemist said, surprised.
In Casterly Rock:
Tyrion Lannister, always astute, commented with his typical irony: "Well, now it's official. The boy also uses magic." The revelation of Ed's magical abilities did not surprise Tyrion, who already associated the title "alchemist" with certain supernatural powers.
Tywin, with his usual serious expression, analyzed the situation, while Kevan, his brother, also shared the unease.
Tywin, with his keen eye for details, observed the situation carefully. He noticed that the ice alchemist seemed more surprised that Edward could do this without a transmutation circle, whatever that was. Upon closer inspection, he realized that there was a circle on the ice alchemist's arm armor, similar to the one he used to draw on the ground. This discovery indicated that performing alchemy without it was an unusual skill even among mages.
On the Screen:
"You don't have time to admire," Ed said, advancing toward him.
Al appeared behind him, trying to hit him with a right hook, which he dodged by crouching, but Ed quickly attacked him with the cudgel in the stomach, which he defended with both arms.
Pushing the cudgel with his arms, he quickly evaded Al's grab and kicked him away. Ed tried to hit him, but he defended himself with one arm, and with the other, he grabbed Ed's right arm, blue sparks appeared again, tearing Ed's coat but nothing substantial happened.
In Kingslanding:
Arys Oakheart commented on the impressive reflexes of the ice alchemist, surprised by the agility he didn't initially associate with someone who also mastered magic. Jaime, usually indifferent to his fellow Kingsguard, admitted, "Indeed, I thought the only thing he was good at was running and using magic." This confession revealed a certain respect, as among the Kingsguard, Arys was Jaime's favorite, second only to the legendary Ser Barristan Selmy.
On the Screen:
"What?" raising both arms to defend against Al's attack, who was behind him, he took advantage and threw Al. "Impossible, the water in his body should have boiled," he exclaimed in a mix of surprise and shock.
"Look what you did, ruined my coat," revealing a completely metal arm.
"An automail," understanding why Ed hadn't been killed.
In Sunspear:
Oberyn laughed loudly at the development. "Hahahahah, besides magic, they can also have metallic limbs," he said, even more intrigued by what was unfolding on the screen.
"Sunspear hasn't seen anything like this before," Doran murmured to himself, while his hands rested calmly on the table. The presence of alchemy and metal limbs piqued his strategic curiosity. He considered what this could mean for Dorne and how it could shape the game of thrones.
Still maintaining his expressionless demeanor, Doran turned to his advisors. "This changes things," he said, more to himself than to others, as he began mentally tracing the possible outcomes of this new variable on the Westeros chessboard.
On the screen
"He doesn't use a transmutation circle. He possesses impressive alchemical abilities and has a prosthetic in place of his right arm, so you're the steel alchemist Edward Elric," finally realizing who he was fighting against.
"Not this one," pointing to Al. "Ah, I'm the younger brother, Alphonse." "And this short one?" he said a bit disappointed.
It was clear that the ice alchemist's comment irritated Ed. "Who are you calling short?!" Irritated, he clapped his hands and then placed them on the ground, making the wall move to trap the ice alchemist.
"I never imagined the fullmetal alchemist could be such a small kid," he said surprised.
"Who are you calling small?!" As clear as day, Ed didn't like comments about his height, summoned a stone hand, and hit the deserter. Alphonse, shocked by his brother's reaction, decided to comment: "Ed, I think this time he wasn't talking about your height." Although a bit surprised, Ed continued angrily. "It doesn't matter, I still won't forgive him."
Winterfell
"Well, clearly someone doesn't like being called short," Theon said with a small laugh but soon stopped as he realized the intensity of Edward's reaction to the comment. "Wow, that's being really angry at someone," he added, a bit scared by Ed's furious expression.
"Well, this short one is definitely not someone to mess with," Arya commented, admiring Ed's imposing response, as she also didn't like comments about her height.
Casterly Rock
Tyrion Lannister, known for his wit and acerbic sense of humor, observed the scene with an ironic smile. "Looks like the alchemists brought more than just magic to the game of thrones. They also brought a bit of comedy." Chuckling.
The imp himself was used to comments like these; usually, he only responded with sarcasm and clever remarks. But to say that he loved it and wanted to do the same as Edward was an understatement.
Highgarden
Olenna Tyrell, the Queen of Thorns, couldn't help but let out a laugh. "Oh, these little dramas make life much more interesting. Who would have thought a short one could cause such a stir?"
Sunspear
In Sunspear, the news of the peculiar situation also reached Oberyn Martell's ears. He shared a complicit look with his daughters. "Ah, life is full of surprises.Remember, even the smallest daggers make a difference," Oberyn commented, laughing lightly. "It seems these magical events are providing an unexpected spectacle." He was loving every minute of it.
Tyene Sand, one of the Sand Snakes, smiled, adding: "Maybe we underestimated the amount of humor magic could bring."
On the screen
And seeing a soldier congratulating Al, oblivious that he's congratulating the wrong person.
"Come on, Al, we can go now," Ed said after fixing his coat, which received a scolding from his brother for his impatience.
The deserter who was handcuffed and being escorted saw a puddle of water and smiled at the opportunity, purposefully falling into the puddle and turning it into steam to escape.
"Looks like you underestimated your opponent, the steel one," Roy's voice said mockingly.
Ed, clearly frustrated with the scolding, asks who the man who fought earlier was. Roy reveals that he was Isaac Macdougal, the ice alchemist, a former military man who, after the Ishval War, gave up his title and joined an anti-government group, and that his capture was of high priority or to kill him in combat.
To which Ed reveals that he won't kill anyone, Roy stares at him and lets it go. His expression changes from serious to mocking, and he asks if he found a clue to recover their bodies, to which Ed gets irritated with the question.
Riverrun
Tension spread among those present in Riverrun, with Brynden Tully expressing his exasperation at the mistake in capturing the ice alchemist.
"This error is due to him rushing to capture that alchemist," Brynden Tully declared, his words laden with discontent as he assessed the consequences of the event.
Edmure Tully, on the other hand, defended Edward's actions. "Cut him some slack. It's clear he should have realized that; the enemy had already been defeated," he argued, seeking to mitigate the criticisms and emphasize the context of the situation.
On the screen
Another man suddenly opens the door; this man is taller than Roy, with spiked black hair, a fringe, glasses, and a stubble. He speaks about how it was bad luck for Roy to receive the mission to capture Isaac or how it was an opportunity for him to be promoted. Roy is clearly irritated by the man's appearance but quickly shifts his focus to the brothers. He greets Al, thinking he's Ed, and when he realizes his mistake, Ed is already getting irritated, telling him not to talk about his height.
Roy interrupts the clowning of his friend, telling him to leave and revealing that his name is Hughes. He then asks the brothers if they have a place to stay, and upon realizing they don't, he invites them to his house. With a somber expression, Hughes pulls a photo of his daughter and wife from his coat, and after lowering the photo, he reveals a silly smile.
The scene shifts to the front of Hughes' house, where he hugs his daughter and introduces the brothers. Eliza points out Ed's height, effectively irritating him.
Skipping the scene at Hughes' house.
The scene reveals the prison, showing Isaac conversing with a prisoner who introduces himself as Kimblee, the crimson alchemist. Isaac tries to convince Kimblee to help him, saying that what they did in Ishval was just a massive massacre. However, Kimblee reveals that he killed the people of Ishval just for fun, not for a noble cause.
King's Landing
Robert expresses his observations about the situation involving the two brothers. His voice conveys a mix of concern and disdain for what he considers a combination of disturbing elements.
"Oh great, that's all they needed: an ice lunatic and an even crazier one. Well, if I had to say, they're screwed. At least they didn't team up," commented Robert, highlighting the complexity of the danger.
The revelation about Kimblee and the association of his gaze with the late King Aerys Targaryen brought a wave of unease to the serious and analytical expression of Ser Barristan Selmy. His usually firm eyes reflected concern and the connection he was making between Westeros' tumultuous past and current events.
Barristan, with his extensive experience, noticed the presence of someone with the same disturbing traits as the former monarch.
Meanwhile, Jaime Lannister, still watching the scenes through the magic screen, murmured to himself: "Monsters are easy to kill. But the mad... they're unpredictable." He muttered quietly, knowing this from his own experience since, like Ser Barristan, he saw the similarities.
On the screen
Skipping the scene at Hughes' house.
Isaac creates another circle similar to the beginning.
The scene shifts to the day with soldiers scouring the city for Isaac, with Roy giving orders to capture or kill him and joining the pursuit.
Moving to late afternoon with a corpse, and Edward explaining the horrific way the soldier was born.
Isaac, who was creating another circle, noticed the change in the wall and stepped back.
"Only you can deflect my transmutation like that, Isaac," a confident and intrusive voice asserted.
"That voice is Armstrong," Isaac realizing who attacked him.
Then a fist with an iron knuckle punch pierces the wall, and the wall is destroyed, revealing a very tall and muscular man. "The alchemist of powerful arms, Alex Louis Armstrong," he proudly introduced himself, a man with strong features, a butt chin, blue eyes, bald with only a strand of golden hair.
Sunspear
"Damn, I thought these wizards would be skinny, and this guy could give the Mountain a run for his money," Oberyn said, already making the association that the alchemist was a wizard.
Winterfell
"Wow, he's as big as Hodor," Bran commented in childish admiration.
Bran Stark's observation in Winterfell echoed through the hall, adding a touch of childlike awe to the reactions of those present. The reference to Hodor, known for his stature and strength, resonated among the onlookers, highlighting the visual impact and impressiveness of the newly introduced alchemist, Alex Louis Armstrong.
On the screen
"Take this!" Isaac attacked with a strong spray of high-speed water, but Alex showed difficulty in dodging.
"Water with great pressure can cut through anything," Isaac affirmed, attacking with the same move.
"Your technique is useless against my fists," declared Alex.
Large explosions of earth and water began to happen, catching the attention of the brothers who were also looking for the ice alchemist.
"Major," Alphonso said, arriving at the battle, to which without even thinking, Isaac throws a water flask that turns into a gas explosion, and Al quickly protects Ed by covering him.
Winterfell
"So this is what happens when two wizards meet; they're destroying each other!" Jon said amazed at the destruction caused by the two just confronting each other.
"They have to stop him, and quickly. He's already made another one of those transmutation circles; clearly, he plans a large-scale attack using his magic," Ned quickly realized what several others ignored.
Arya Stark, known for her courage and fascination with the unknown, is feeling ecstatic. "Oh, what a shame the fight ended; I wanted to see how it went." She said a bit sulky.
Pentos
While the beggar king Viserys Targaryen contemplated the events on the screen, Illyrio Mopatis, his advisor, pondered: "Magic is an unpredictable force, my king. We need to stay alert to how it might influence our future."
Viserys, impatient, retorted: "Magic or not, Westeros will be mine. I won't allow anything, not even magic, to stop me from claiming my throne."
Casterly Rock
Tywin was becoming more grim with how powerful they are. "Have they found anything about the central city or the alchemy they're using?" he asked impatiently.
Unfortunately, the only answer he received was, "Sorry, brother, nothing we found relates to these two things."
Tyrion Lannister, always sharp and inclined to sarcasm, commented ironically: "Well, it looks like Westeros is getting more interesting. Magic, alchemy... I didn't think my father would get involved in such mystical things."
Tywin responded seriously: "No matter how extraordinary these abilities are, real power lies in control and strategy. We need to ensure our position is reinforced in the face of these new variables."
Highgarden
Willas Tyrell, observing the situation on the magic screen, commented to his grandmother, "It seems the situation is getting more complicated. Perhaps it's time for us to consider how Highgarden should react to these events."
Olenna astutely responded: "Don't underestimate the power of information, my grandson. We're in control of the situation as we observe. The art of ruling is choosing the right moment to act."
On the screen
Isaac quickly escapes.
The scene changes to the night with Isaac on a rooftop observing the army's headquarters.
"It's been a while, Ice Man," Roy said calmly, having surrounded him with a squadron of soldiers.
The two converse for a bit, with Isaac expressing regret for what he did in the Ishval war and anger about what happened in Ishval. Roy, realizing that Isaac wouldn't surrender, didn't hesitate to launch flames at him, to which Isaac defends himself with water, also taking the opportunity to wet Mustang.
"Your power is fire; you can't defeat water," he arrogantly asserted with a mocking smile and escapes, creating an ice platform.
Isaac returned to the place where he fought with Armstrong and was surrounded by the brothers after stating that he didn't need to flee. A red glow began to emanate from the circle, which Ed looked at with shock and then a mixture of joy, excitement, and a manic look, saying "the Philosopher's Stone," and was surprised as the environment changed with ice freezing everything.
King's Landing
In the streets, the common people expressed a mix of fear and fascination. Some feared what might happen, while others saw magic as a source of wonder and hope.
Isaac's apparent victory over Roy Mustang generated frustration and concern. Robert expressed his irritation, anticipating the challenges that Isaac's control over ice could present.
"Damn, this bastard got what he wanted, and now what the hell is he going to do with all that ice?" Robert said angrily, watching Isaac succeed with his plan.
Varys was scared, even though he had seen magic before; it had never reached this level, but he hid his fear well.
‘Now that's an interesting development,’ thought Baelish with a cunning and power-hungry smile.
Meryn Trant: "By all the gods, what is happening? I was never prepared for this."
Soldier 1: With a worried expression, "If they're fighting here, do we need to fight too? I don't feel prepared for this."
On the screen
"Edward Elric, the federal alchemist, do you have any idea what this country is trying to do?" Isaac said with a determined expression.
"I don't care; what matters to me is—" Edward was interrupted by Isaac. "If you knew, you would understand what I'm trying to do," Isaac shouted.
"I've already said I don't want to know," after this statement from Ed, Alphonse jumps, trying to step on Isaac, and a brief confrontation ensues before kicking him away.
Ed demands answers from Isaac, to which Isaac begins to laugh and says that Ed doesn't have time for these things.
Ice began to form like a massive iceberg, and Isaac advanced. He climbed the ice.
Highgarden
Olenna Tyrell: Skeptical expression, "This ice alchemist seems to believe in something beyond the ordinary. Maybe the central city indeed has its secrets."
"Mother, what else could they be doing? I say he's just mad," Mace said, confused.
Mace Tyrell: Confused, "Mother, what else could they be doing? I say he's just mad."
Olenna Tyrell just rolled her eyes; she had seen Isaac's look before. It was someone who had discovered something disturbing, disturbing enough to force him to act.
Olenna Tyrell: With an experienced look, "My son, not everything is as simple as it seems. Sometimes, madness is just another way of seeing the truth."
In Winterfell:
Jon Snow Worried look, "This doesn't look good. They're about to face a literal and metaphorical storm."
Sansa Stark With a serious expression, "This ice alchemist seems to have discovered something terrible. His intentions may not be clear, but they certainly aren't good."
Arya Stark With a gleam in her eyes, "Looks like we'll have a good fight ahead. Can't wait to see how this unfolds."
In Kings Landing:
Cersei Lannister: With an intrigued smile, "An ice alchemist creating an iceberg? Interesting. Maybe we can use this to our advantage."
On the screen
The brothers flee desperately from the ice.
Alex Armstrong, who was standing and prepared to combat the walking iceberg, said, "I will show you the magnificent art—" "We're counting on you, Major." "that has been passed down through generations in the Armstrong family." After a powerful punch, the iceberg begins to move in another direction.
"But what did you do, Major?" Ed said, seeing the situation. "But it wasn't me," Alex said confused by what happened.
The iceberg continued to spread and extend impressively, with Edward realizing that Isaac's plan was to attack the headquarters.
Then the older of the Elric brothers shouted to the Major that he would take care of Isaac, and he should stop the circle.
Winterfell
"But what? What did he do? He just redirected the ice, did nothing," Robb shouted with what Alex had done.
"No, Robb, look more closely; the target isn't the city but the castle," Ned pointed. "His intention is to destroy the castle," revealing what Isaac's objective was.
"Is there nothing they can do?" Sansa said extremely worried.
"Edward himself has found the solution. They need to destroy that circle and defeat the ice alchemist," Ned affirmed.
On the screen
Isaac on top of the iceberg, "King Bradley, I will give you the punishment you deserve with my ice."
"Dream on," Edward shouted at him, and he and his brother made an earth pillar to reach Isaac.
The fight began with Isaac creating thorns and Ed destroying them, sending the ice alchemist flying. He responded by transforming a block of ice into boiling water, which fell on both brothers, with the older one having the worst reaction. Isaac created ice platforms to reach the two brothers, taking advantage of one being distracted, tried to grab him, but Alphonse successfully pushed his brother away but was caught by the head by Isaac. "Too slow," and he made his transmutation, which removed Alphonse's head, approaching to grab Ed, was taken by surprise as he couldn't dodge Al's kick aimed at his chin.
But the most impressive thing was the fact that Al's armor was completely empty, with no trace of a person inside.
Winterfell:
Jon Snow: Surprised and worried, "W-what is happening? Where is Alphonse?"
Sansa Stark: Shocked, "He... He's empty? How is that possible?"
Arya Stark: Incredulous, "What did he do to Al? It can't be..."
"Don't look at Isaac; he's as surprised as we are. He clearly didn't do anything." Robb exclaimed, as shocked as his siblings.
On the screen
"What, but this armor is empty," said Isaac, so shocked that he could hardly find words to say. "It can't be. Does it mean that he fixed a soul in this armor?" understanding why an empty suit of armor is moving, and then he realized something, "You lost an arm; your brother is in an empty suit of armor." finally understanding what was happening, he smiled crazily, "I get it; you guys broke a taboo." he affirmed, "You broke the biggest taboo in alchemy; you performed human transmutation, didn't you?"
Sunspear
Doran: Curious and cautious, "Human transmutation? It sounds like a forbidden
"What are they trying to achieve?"
Oberyn Martell: Interested and provocative "This alchemy seems more complex than I imagined. What kind of secrets are they uncovering?"
Tyene Sand: Suspicious and intrigued "Human transmutation?
On the screen
Edward begins to remember the events of the worst day of his life.
Several people start to vomit and become terrified at the sight of a child losing a leg and an arm, the other losing a body, witnessing the most horrendous thing they thought they would ever see in their lives.
On the screen
A dramatic music starts playing, and clearer than before, Ed says, "You just took the first step to hell." With renewed vigor, Ed charges at the ice alchemist, quickly punching him in the stomach and joining his hands to strike Isaac's neck, which knocks him down. However, Isaac creates ice thorns, forcing Edward to step back, and Alphonse advances, destroying the thorns and kicking Isaac sideways, knocking him down.
Winterfell
Ned look surprised the Lord Commander; it was the same look he had when he found out that his father and brother had been burned alive, a look of pain and anger that couldn't be expressed in words.
"Look, they did it! They defeated Isaac!" Arya exclaimed happily, seeing the ice alchemist finally being defeated after so much struggle and evasion.
On the screen
Isaac, wounded and bleeding on the ground, hears Edward telling him to surrender, saying he has no more water to use.
Isaac mocks, "Did you forget that the human body is composed of 70% water?" After saying this, he solidifies his blood and attacks Edward.
Kings Landing
Robert Baratheon: Surprised and impressed "What the hell is this lunatic doing? Solidified his own blood? I've never seen anything like it."
Cersei Lannister: Disgusted but fascinated "Blood? Disgusting. But I have to admit it's an impressive ability."
Joffrey Baratheon: With a disdainful look "Blood? That's so gross. Why are they doing this?"
Pycelle was impressed; he knew people had a lot of water, but he never imagined such a large percentage, sparking his curiosity about the knowledge these people possessed.
On the screen
Seeing that his plan is working, Isaac decides to flee.
Then Roy appears, wet and extremely angry. "Never underestimate my flames again," he says, exploding in flames on the iceberg.
The scene changes to Isaac still fleeing, extremely injured, being cornered by Fuhrer himself, who has an expression filled with genuine and pure fury.
Kings Landing
"Wow," Robert Baratheon said, surprised, 'maybe he's from my family.' It made a bit of sense to him; the man had characteristics of his house, but what made him think of it was his look.
the fury is ours those were the words of his house, and the man on the screen had such an angry look that not even he, when he found out that his beloved Lyanna had been kidnapped by Rhaegar, could equal that look.
On screen
"Bradley?" he said, surprised since he never imagined he would appear, but then he started laughing like a maniac, realizing his opportunity to kill the man he hated the most. "Huhuhu hahahahah, GET READY!" Using his alchemy to solidify his blood into a stake, with a crazy expression, he advanced against Bradley.
Which was countered so quickly that he didn't even see Bradley's attack, and Isaac from the ice was dead on the ground.
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On the screen
Jaime blinked and blinked. 'Huh?' he thought. 'W-what happened?!' To say he was shocked was an understatement.
He initially thought he would see an incredible combat, despite Bradley's age. He thought he could be like Ser Barristan, a knight unmatched despite his age.
How could he think that this would happen? He just attacked so quickly that even concentrating on the screen, he only saw a blur, and before he realized it, Isaac from the ice was dead.
Winterfell
Eddard Stark, as someone who has seen war and fought against countless people, being the strongest like Arthur Dayne, could only wonder one thing, 'Is he... is he really human?' One thing he obviously noticed was that every time they performed magic, those blue sparks were released, and seeing the absence of them made him realize that Bradley didn't use magic; he was just inhumanly fast like that.
The scene returns to Kimbley, who smiles, laughs, and says too bad, as if he knew that Isaac had been killed.
And it's shown Mustang exploding the ice and ordering Major Armstrong, who tore his shirt with his muscles showing, to punch the ground, destroying the circle and effectively stopping the ice.
Winterfell
Ned sighed happily to see that Isaac's plan had been stopped but frowned when he saw Kimblei; he was in a cell with no view from the outside, how did he know that Isaac had been killed?
Arya Stark With a mischievous smile "Looks like this Major has more muscles than brains."
Sansa Stark Sighing "At least they managed to stop this. We don't need more problems."
Jon Snow: Watching closely "Magic, ice, alchemy... this is getting out of control. We don't know what else is coming."
