An Alchemist's Anguish

Ed and Al become interested in biological transmutation after witnessing a chimera in Lior, so Colonel Mustang introduces them to an expert in the field, Shou Tucker, the Life-binding Alchemist. Meanwhile, a serial killer whose targets are only State Alchemists is on the loose in Central.

Gifted and Not

Bundus interrogates the Santas while Zanka struggles to keep pace with a powered-up Jabber.

Ice

Xiaolan accidentally ruins an expensive block of ice. Maomao comes up with a delicious backup plan.

The Dancing Ghost

Concubine Lishu reports sightings of a ghost in the baths in her pavilion. Maomao goes to investigate.