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In the heat of battle, Edward acquires the Philosopher's Stone, teetering on the brink of personal gain. However, faced with the opportunity to restore Alphonse’s body, he hesitates, choosing instead to reject the stone’s seductive power, recognizing the countless lives sacrificed for its existence. This decisive rejection marks a monumental shift in Edward’s understanding of Alchemy, emphasizing that true power comes from within rather than from dark bargains.
The brothers choose to leave behind the art that has only caused them sorrow, resolving to seek a new path in life, one untainted by the desires that once drove them to tragedy.