29 : Struggle Of The Fool -

: The protagonists suffer significant personal and strategic blows: Lan Fan loses her arm.

: The "struggle" refers to characters finding ways to move forward despite being "collared" by their enemies. 29 : Struggle of the Fool

: Fuhrer King Bradley thwarts Edward's attempt to resign by threatening to kill Winry Rockbell, leaving the Elric brothers in a desperate position. : The protagonists suffer significant personal and strategic

: Mustang confronts Bradley about the death of Maes Hughes. Bradley admits he didn't kill Hughes but refuses to reveal the killer's identity, citing their agreement to only one question. : Mustang confronts Bradley about the death of Maes Hughes

: Edward is noted for maturing in this episode; he starts acting more strategically and building alliances (such as with Mustang) rather than reacting on whim. Other Possible Contexts

The title "Struggle of the Fool" draws on the archetype from Tarot (Card 0), representing the beginning of a journey or a leap of faith.