What made you have the illusion that I am the protagonist! ?

"Here we are, this is Central City!"

After sleeping more than one night on the train, the three of them finally arrived at the destination of the trip. When they got off the train, people could feel the obvious difference.

Lisable's small station has only two tracks, and the open-air platform has very little traffic. It only maintains the most basic repairs, so that it will not fail to operate.

However, the No. [-] platform where they got off was indoors, with bright headlights hanging on it, making it no darker than the outside. Order was maintained on the platform. Although there was a lot of traffic, it was cleaned as clean as new.

The Elric brothers grew up in Lisable, and the most prosperous city they have ever been to is probably the center of the southern region where their master lives—Dapless City. Although the good-looking Edward tried not to show his timidity, he was shining brightly. His eyes revealed his excitement, but Alphonse's armor shape could not see anything.

"Hello, do you need any help?"

I don't know if it's because the armor is too eye-catching, or the three of them are here to disturb the flow of people. A capable man in uniform immediately came up and asked with a good attitude.

"Thank you. This is our first time in Central City. May I ask how to get out of the station?"

The staff is obviously used to this kind of question, "Excuse me, is anyone coming to pick you up? Have you made an appointment at which exit?"

Since he was here for the assessment of the national alchemist, and he was also recommended by Lieutenant Mustang—you must know that he is not only the lieutenant of the military, but also the famous "Alchemist of Flame", so he naturally has a great say in this regard.The military has already arranged pick-up and accommodation, which is one of the reasons why Granny Binako rest assured that they will go to Central City.

"I seem to have said it before, let me think about it..." "Master Toyomi, it's Exit Zero."

Fuyuya who got the reminder immediately replied: "Oh, that's right, I remembered, it's at Exit [-]."

"Number zero?" The staff member was surprised for a moment, and then seemed to be a little more enthusiastic, "After going down the tunnel from here, turn right, and the first passage on the left is at the end. If you guys need it, I can lead the way."

"Thank you, no need." Dongmi quickly refused, ignoring the gloomy eyes of the staff, and picked up the luggage at his feet, "Let's go, Ed, Al."

"What's the matter with that person?" Edward asked puzzled.

"Well... I think we'll find out soon."

Fuyuya's words were immediately fulfilled. When they followed the staff's instructions and came to the first passage through the tunnel, but saw people in military uniforms guarding the door, they knew what was going on—this The so-called Exit Zero is presumably reserved for the military's bigwigs.

Probably because few people walked through this passage, when the three of them confirmed that they were going in, there were still many people looking inside.

Walking out of the passage, I saw a ready car parked at the exit, and someone helped to send their luggage to the car.

As Edward approached the car, he saw the front window rolled down, followed by a familiar voice.

"Yo, Ed, Al, Toya."

"—Lieutenant Commander!?"

When the three got into the car, Edward asked impatiently, "Lieutenant Commander, why are you here?"

"No way, who told me to be your recommender? I just remembered that I haven't passed this year's national alchemist audit, so I just dropped by." Roy Mustang said with a relaxed attitude.

Even if one obtains the National Alchemist Qualification, one review is required every year. If one fails to pass for two consecutive years, one will be disqualified. But obviously, for the Flame Alchemist, such a review is just a formality .

Edward said speechlessly: "In this case, why do you still ask Miss Lisa to let us carry the letter? Wouldn't it be over for you to send Major Hughes yourself?"

"Hughes and I are very busy. Even if I come to Central City, we may not be able to meet each other. If you are not allowed to bring a letter, you will never ask for help if you encounter trouble, but do it yourself. In short , this matter is left to you.”

"...Okay." Edward was at a loss for words when he was hit, but he ignored the fact that Lieutenant Mustang said he was busy, why he still had time to pick them up.

Fuyuya, who came into contact with the second letter, had some other guesses, but——this is not important, anyway, he was just doing a favor in return.

"Ed, what are your plans after completing the national alchemist assessment?"

In Mustang's opinion, it is not difficult for Edward and Alphonse who can complete the human body to pass the national alchemist's examination. Of course, this is also his judgment based on his own knowledge of alchemy.

"Are you planning...I haven't thought about it yet."

"Well, since it's rare to have good resources, I suggest you stay in Central City. The National Library here has a lot of books that only people of a certain level can read."

Lieutenant Commander Mustang's proposal made Brother Elric's eyes shine, obviously very moved.Although they can be said to be geniuses in alchemy, all knowledge is either self-taught from books, or not taught by the master, but the master will not teach them the alchemy of the human body, which is regarded as a taboo, and the existing knowledge has no solution. , it becomes particularly important to acquire new knowledge.

In the final analysis, alchemy is a technology that [understands] the composition of matter, [decomposes] it, and [reconstructs] it. Based on the knowledge of Toyomi's world, alchemy in this world is actually very similar to chemical reactions. chemical bonds are broken (decomposition), and new chemical bonds are regenerated (reconstruction).

To be able to control chemical reactions, one must understand the properties of the original substances and newly formed substances, as well as the conditions required to complete the chemical reactions—although Fuyuya does not understand the principle, in this world, the reaction conditions are made through "alchemy". However, the former has to be learned by the user of alchemy, that is, the alchemist himself.

In fact, in Fuyuya's world, there is a saying that modern chemistry originated from alchemy—although this "alchemy" may not necessarily be the other "alchemy".

"Toya, what about you?"

"I ... from what I appeared here ..." "Wow, ah!" "... The world started, I haven't visited it yet. If Ed and Al want to stay in the Central City, I think Go on a trip and see."

"……I see."

In the middle of the journey, Edward suddenly took advantage of the turning of the car to shout, trying to cover Fuyuya's voice, but Lieutenant Mustang still heard Fuyuya's words clearly, and he was a little concerned about his special saying of "appearing in this world", but seeing that Edward was nervous He still pretended not to hear clearly, and nodded.

Sure enough, a certain bean who was not very good at hiding himself was obviously relieved.