"Such, such brilliant work!"
During his free time, Edward had seen some of Shou Tucker's Chimeras, and shock appeared on his face.
They perfectly combined all the strengths of both sides. They were also exceptionally intelligent and could understand their master's commands and cooperate accordingly.
Whether assisting with work or in battle, they would undoubtedly produce results beyond imagination.
"Not at all. This is simply the one area I've devoted myself to. It's the result of my research."
Shou Tucker modestly adjusted his glasses, though a trace of pride showed in his smile.
He was an Alchemist without much talent, one who had focused solely on the path of Chimeras. Two years ago, he had used his own wife in a fusion experiment, creating a Chimera capable of human speech and thereby becoming a State Alchemist.
Originally, for the final stage of this year's assessment, he had already resolved to sacrifice his daughter.
But the Philosopher's Stones supplied by that group of criminals who had come to trade with him allowed ordinary beasts to be fused and granted immense power!
Judging solely by his current achievements, there was no longer any need for such crude methods as before...
A man with an X-shaped scar on his face looked up at Shou Tucker's villa, his expression beneath his sunglasses filled with cold indifference.
"A sinner who has forsaken God."
Just as he raised his foot to push open the door, a sinister voice suddenly came from beside him.
"A surviving Ishvalan, Mr. Scar."
The sudden voice made Scar's expression tighten. Instinctively, he reached toward its source.
But before he could seize his target, a fierce gale blew him away, sending him crashing heavily into a utility pole.
The impact bent the entire pole.
Even Scar, with his extraordinary physique and