: While visiting Rush Valley for automail repairs, Edward and Alphonse Elric encounter Ling Yao, the 12th Prince of Xing, and his bodyguards, Fu and Lan Fan.

: A skirmish erupts between the Elrics and Ling’s group, during which Edward discovers that Alphonse has gained the ability to perform transmutation without a circle. Thematic Analysis

: The episode introduces May Chang, a young girl from Xing traveling with her small panda, Shao May. She utilizes Alkahestry (Rentanjutsu), a unique form of alchemy centered on medical healing and "dragon pulses," contrasting with the more combat-focused alchemy of Amestris.