034. tomo no ashi ato
034. footsteps of a comrade
Sheska: ... Colonel...! Colonel Mustang!!
Roy: Mm... How long was I asleep?
Sheska: Erm, maybe ten minutes...? Um... it may be none of my concern, but perhaps you shouldn't overdo it and get some rest...
Roy: Mrmmph... Oh no, there's not much time until the war council. I'll come again.
Sheska: Oh...
Armstrong: Good day.
Roy: Yeah.
Armstrong: Have you lost a little weight?
Roy: Yeah. You got injured?
Armstrong: There was a small scuffle in the South. It is just a scrape. Oh, that's right, I met the Elric Brothers. They were at the Southern Headquarters for an assessment.
Roy: Really. So they still plan on being dogs of the military. Fullmetal is almost 16, too. Whether they'll restore their bodies first or get sent to the battlefield as human weapons first...
Armstrong: ... That kind of place. Do you mean to say that they'll throw boys into that kind of place?
Roy: The Fullmetal Alchemist plunged into this world aware of the risk of being used as a human weapon. Adult or child, you can't make an exception.
Armstrong: That is just your public stance. No one wishes for that kind of world.
Roy: So despite being a soldier, you'll deny the national pride of the military.
Armstrong: I do not deny it. I simply want this power to be a power that will protect the weak people of this country. After experiencing that civil war, perhaps this country is coming to a point where it must change. And the one who can do that is a person who has known the pain of the battlefield and yet can calmly aim for the top, Colonel Mustang.
Roy: Now what are you talking about?
Armstrong: ... I've said a bit too much. Excuse me.
Roy: Major. Did you let the brothers know of Hughes' death?
Armstrong: ... No. I could not say it.
Roy: They must be told someday. The 5th Laboratory and the Philosopher's Stone. The ingredients of the Stone are living humans. His personality was too obliging. He stuck his head in what the Elric Brothers were investigating and learned of something he didn't need to know... am I wrong? If they learn that Hughes died because of his connection to them, the brothers will be hurt... eh? You're a good man.
Armstrong: ... I see you've looked into quite a bit.
Roy: Just a little more.
Armstrong: Please be careful. We do not know who may be listening at any time.
Roy: Yeah.
035. ikenie no hitsuji
035. the sacrificial lamb
Edward: ... Hold on! If the First Lieutenant is here...
Roy: Ah, Fullmetal.
Alphonse: Oh. Good morning, Colonel
Roy: What's with the unpleasant face? Ah, who's this cute lady here? I'm Roy Mustang, rank colonel. What? We've met before? Ah, you're that cute little girl from that time. You've grown up to be a bit prettier than expected. I guess all the men who passed you up must be sick. You can always find me to chat it you're troubled by anything.
Edward: Why does he have to be here?!
Roy: I'm here because I was transferred to Central two days ago. What are you doing here today?
Edward: Ah, I just came here to gather information. It's regarding the Philosopher's Stone and Homunculus.
Roy: Homunculus? Don't speak such nonsense. Would the military that issued the "human transmutation prohibition" have such material easily available?
Edward: Well, there is that. Ah, there's one more thing. We are thinking of going to pay a visit to Lieutenant Colonel Hughes. How's the Lieutenant Colonel doing?
Roy: ... He's no longer here.
Edward: Huh?
Roy: ... He went back to the countryside. Central recently has had some disturbances. His wife and kid have also gone with him to live over there. He is taking over the family business. He is no longer in Central.
Edward: Is that so... What a disappointment.
Alphonse: A military man's job is a dangerous one indeed.
Winry: Will we see him again...?
Roy: The Philosopher's Stone and homunculus, huh? If I have any information on them, I'll relay them to you. Let's go, First Lieutenant.
Hawkeye: Yes, sir.
Roy: Fullmetal. Honestly, don't do anything absurd.
Edward: ...? Yeah, I'll keep my activities in check.
Hawkeye: Seems like you treat them as children only at this time?
Roy: They don't need to know about it today. It will be best if, as much as possible, the brothers have few hindrances to their progress. ... How... I am not able to call Major Armstrong a good man anymore.
Hawkeye: About the Major's subordinate...
Roy: Hmm?
Hawkeye: She's named as an important witness in Brigadier General Hughes' murder and is currently undergoing questioning.
Roy: For real!?
Hawkeye: Second Lieutenant Maria Ross. She has denied committing such a crime.
Roy: ... Start gathering information concerning Second Lieutenant Ross.
Hawkeye: To what level of detail?
Roy: Down to the tiniest detail. Be quick about it but make sure to keep it under wraps.
Hawkeye: Yes, sir.
036. kujuu no renkinjutsushi
036. the bitter alchemist
Edward: ... All this time. For what reasons did Lieutenant Colonel Hughes get killed for. In what way was Second Lieutenant Ross... Why did you have to hide all of these from me!!??
Roy: You dare to lay hands on your superior officer? Bear in mind your proper station.
Alphonse: Brother, no!!
Edward: Let go of me, Al!!
Alphonse: No!! I don't know what's going on, but...
Edward: This bastard did that to Second Lieutenant Ross!!
Alphonse: Second Lieutenant Ross...? What is this all about, Colonel?
Roy: The order to kill the murderer of Hughes, Maria Ross, had been issued. That's just about it.
Alphonse: That is not an explanation of any kind!!
Roy: For hiding the death of Hughes, I apologise.
Douglas: I'm Douglas, from Military Police Headquarters. Please explain what happened, Colonel Mustang.
Roy: The orders stated that it was alright to shoot to kill if there was any resistance. I was only carrying out the orders by killing her when she tried to resist.
Douglas: So eager to score points, aren't you?
Roy: Points? Are the gentlemen of Central so unable to stomach the rise of a country bumpkin from the East?
Douglas: I'm saying that what you did was overkill! Well, I doubt anyone can recognise who this thing was!
Knox: From the dental works on the few teeth we could find, we can conclude that she is Maria Ross. It was a very cruel act to have grilled this girl into a mess of charred remains. It must have been a very deep grudge or something. Isn't that so, Mr. Mustang? Couldn't you have burnt her with a little more skill? At least try to do that for us, coroners.
Roy: Because it's been so long since I last used my flames, I couldn't control them properly.
Knox: An Ishval war hero might do this to his best friend's enemy, but to do this to a young lady... How nauseating.
Armstrong: About the awful matter my subordinate was involved in this time...
Roy: You don't need to apologise.
Armstrong: ... I don't think that Second Lieutenant Ross can be a murder suspect. She was honest and diligent... and considerate. Considerate...
Roy: You seem to have accumulated a bit of stress, Major. Why don't you take a vacation? Hmm? That's right... I was at the Eastern Sector. That will be a nice place. It doesn't have the cacophony of the city and, best of all, there are lots of beautiful women.
037. togabito no nikutai
037. the criminal's body
Roy: Hey, Elizabeth! How are you doing?
Hawkeye: Oh, Mr. Roy, thank you for calling me so often. Are you still at work?
Roy: Aah, no matter what I just want to listen to your voice.
Hawkeye: Oooh, so smooth~ But won't that scaaary aid of yours get angry at you idling away?
Roy: Don't worry! She's on leave today! I just have one piece of work left to finish up now. After that, the burden on my shoulders will be lightened and I can go take a break.
Hawkeye: That's great. I've been tending the shop without even being able to return home for a while.
Military Guy A: What do you make of that?
Military Guy B: First Lieutenant Hawkeye goes on leave and he becomes like this.
Military Guy A: She's really that guy's "talisman", huh? Is it normal to use the military lines to talk to women during work? He has some nerves for sure.
Roy: Ever since I came to Central, I haven't had a break. I'm thinking that I'll probably take a break soon.
Hawkeye: Oh, and where are you about to go?
Roy: I've recently taken a liking to fishing. How about accompanying me to it?
Roy: That's right, I'll be dropping nearby your shop tomorrow. What present would be nice?
Hawkeye: Oh my, thank you. Would it be fine to get Kate what she wants? Since that child has been trying her best... Pardon me, Mr Roy. Kate! There's a guest coming! Can you invite Jaclyn to please come over?
Roy: What's with the loud sounds going over there?
Hawkeye: No problem. A guest was teasing Jaclyn, so I had to give him a light knock.
Roy: As usual, you have an iron hand, eh, Elizabeth? Seems like your shop is pretty busy, shall we end this call?
Hawkeye: You're not busy with work over there?
Roy: Thanks to my excellent subordinates, I'm enjoying myself.
Fuery [to Hayate]: This is the first time I hear your mistress chatting in this manner.
Roy: What happened?
Hawkeye: ... Seems like a quarrel. The guest is trying to make trouble.
Roy: It would be best to send back a boorish guest like that, right?
Hawkeye: I really dislike-- ... I have to hang up now. I'll give you a call again. Unfortunately, a guest of honor has arrived.
Roy: What's wrong?! Elizabeth! Oi! Oi--
Roy: Damn... Please let me get there in time...!!!
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