Ep 35. The Shape of This Country

In Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood season 1 episode 35, titled "The Shape of This Country," viewers are taken on a journey through the aftermath of the battle of Central City. The episode opens with Edward in the hospital, still in recovery mode after the intense battle. As he begins to regain consciousness, he realizes that his injuries are worse than he originally thought.

As he's lying in bed, Alphonse comes to visit him and they have a heart-to-heart about the battle and what they learned. Alphonse is impressed with Ed's bravery and determination, but he also expresses concern about the toll that their journey is taking on both of them. They both realize that they need to be careful, to take care of themselves and their physical and mental health, if they're going to continue their quest for the Philosopher's Stone and their search for the truth.

Meanwhile, in Central City, the military is in disarray. With the loss of so many officers and high-ranking officials, the remaining soldiers are struggling to maintain order and keep the city safe. King Bradley is missing, and rumors are spreading that he may be dead. There are whispers of a coup, and some are even calling for a return to the days of the old monarchy.

As Roy Mustang oversees the cleanup efforts in the city, he realizes that there's more going on than meets the eye. He suspects that there are some within the military who are using the chaos as an opportunity to seize power for themselves. He knows that he needs to act quickly if he's going to prevent a full-blown military dictatorship from taking hold.

Ed and Al, meanwhile, are working on a plan of their own. They've decided to head to the north, to the mining town of Briggs, where they've heard rumors of a powerful alchemist who might be able to help them. They've also heard that the town is highly militarized, and they're hoping that they'll be able to get some information on the state of the military while they're there. With their usual determination and courage, they set out on their journey, even though they know that danger and uncertainty lie ahead.

As the episode draws to a close, viewers are left on the edge of their seats, wondering what will happen next. Will Roy be able to stop the coup and restore order to Central City? Will Ed and Al be able to find the powerful alchemist they're seeking? And what secrets will they uncover along the way? All of these questions and more will be answered in the thrilling episodes to come.