Chapter 2, The Opening of the Curtain

Regarding Steel Refining, Wang Fang had watched the first part during high school, and in his view, this world is the second part. This can be seen from the character of Shuz, as in the first part, Shuz had one eye blind, while in this world, Shuz wears glasses. He has only seen up to the fifth episode of the second part, which corresponds to the segment of Xiaotake. This might be the reason he has crossed over to this place and become Xiaotake. Although he has not yet seen the subsequent episodes, Wang Fang is still somewhat aware of the later plot. The reason he chose to watch the second part was precisely because of this difference; if the second part had a plot similar to the first part, he would not have chosen to watch it.

In his previous life, starting from middle school, those irresponsible parents left him alone at home, and Wang Fang began a life of almost complete independence. Although it was described as almost independent, there was actually an elderly man named Wang Bo at home to help take care of him and the house. After ten years of independent living, Wang Fang's culinary skills were naturally quite good, much better than Xiaotake, as evidenced by Nina's expression. "Dad, today's breakfast is much more delicious than what you used to make." After ten years of independent living, Wang Fang's culinary skills were naturally quite good, much better than Xiaotake, as evidenced by Nina's expression. "Dad, today's breakfast is much more delicious than what you used to make."

There is no fondness for Edward Elric. Firstly, influenced by his body, he became a State Alchemist at the age of 14, which is indeed a bit excessive for a genius. It is worth noting that Scar's brother, who is also a State Alchemist, sacrificed his wife to achieve this, and subsequently had to offer his daughter as well to pass the annual review for State Alchemists. Scar is immensely jealous of Edward. On the other hand, during those times when he could not fully control his body and could only let it act according to the plot, when Edward, the short blond, discovered the secret of the talking homunculus, he was beaten countless times.

In this nation where the military controls everything, state alchemists are divided into two categories. One category consists of those proficient in destruction and combat, such as Colonel Mustang and the Ice Alchemist, with Edward also belonging to this group. The other category includes researchers like Shou Tucker, who focus on technological studies. State alchemists assigned to combat are only required to fight for the nation when necessary or to complete other tasks, while researchers like Shou Tucker are expected to produce results, which has led to the implementation of an annual inspection system

If the annual review fails and there are no results, the qualification of a national alchemist will be revoked. In the animation, Shoutak has sacrificed too much. The possession of the national alchemist qualification is extremely important for many people. As long as one holds this qualification, power, status, wealth, and various other benefits will naturally follow. However, if one loses it, accustomed to a life of luxury, transitioning to a diet of simple vegetables and radishes, while occasionally indulging is acceptable, but if one is left with only vegetables and radishes every day, many people in this world would find it unacceptable. This is also the reason for Shoutak's madness. It is indeed too important; as long as one has this qualification, power, status, wealth, and various other benefits will naturally follow. However, if one loses it, accustomed to a life of luxury, transitioning to a diet of simple vegetables and radishes, while occasionally indulging is acceptable, but if one is left with only vegetables and radishes every day, many people in this world would find it unacceptable. This is also the reason for Shoutak's madness.

"If it tastes good, then eat more, Nina." For this daughter of his body, Wang Fang still harbored a sense of pity and guilt; in the initial cycle, Nina was always his experiment. "I am so full!" Nina patted her round belly, wearing a blissful smile. "Alexander hasn't had breakfast yet."

After finishing breakfast, Wang Fang chopped down a small tree from the yard, brought it back to the laboratory, and clapped his hands together to extract hydrogen and oxygen from the air. He ignited them with a lighter, burning the wood into carbon, and then refined the carbon, rearranging its composition to transform it into the hardest substance in the world, diamond. After a violent alchemical reaction, a battle knife made of diamond was produced.

In no time, a day had passed. Wang Fang climbed out of bed, and after a day of rest, both his mental and physical states had reached their peak. At that moment, the phone at home rang. Without needing to think, Wang Fang already knew; this had happened countless times before. When he first arrived in this world, he could not control the actions of Xiao Taker, but could only depend on him. The language of this phone call had been repeated an unknown number of times.

"The receiver is broken. If we don't replace it with new parts..." Captain Filicao said, feeling at a loss in front of a radio. Suddenly, a hand wearing a white glove reached over and pressed down on the radio, causing a radiant light to scatter, and the radio was rejuvenated. "Edward and Alphonse!" Captain Filicao exclaimed in astonishment.

After hanging up the phone, Wang Fang stretched lazily, and the bones in his body cracked. He clenched his fists tightly; it must be said that this feeling of strength is indeed extraordinarily wonderful. The call just now was naturally from Colonel Thomas, who had arranged to bring the Steel Alchemist Edward and his brother Alphonse for a visit in the morning

Everything is replenished and perfected through countless cycles of destruction and rebirth, and all plans had already been conceived outside the door, so Wang Fang is not in a hurry; as long as the preparations are in place, that is sufficient

"Welcome back, both of you. The Colonel has been waiting for you for a long time," said a calm female voice

Casually picking up the phone, "Hello! Hi, who would you like to speak to?" "Hello, I am Colonel Roy Masterton from the Central Command. May I ask if you are Mr. Shaw Tucker?" Wang Fang basically operated on autopilot, repeating that conversation he had gone through countless times.

Returning were Edward, who had just solved the case of Li Ao Er, and his brother Alphonse. With their return, the brief three days belonging to the supporting character Xiao Taker had begun. At this moment, Wang Fang was busy in the kitchen, preparing lunch for the day. Having just undergone a human transmutation, he was utterly exhausted both mentally and physically. In the next two days, he could only adjust his condition and await the arrival of the final battle. As for anything else, if he could not defeat Scar, all would be mere talk.

Wang Fang bit his middle finger, using the blood from his fingertip to draw a transmutation circle on the blade. This transmutation circle was designed to gather air, enveloping the blade in a thin yet dense layer of air. All of this was a response directed at Scar, after all, his right hand, which represented destruction, was indeed quite terrifying

"Drink!" Wang Fang raised his fist and struck the floor with all his might. Although it was not the first time he had gained such power, he still excitedly waved his fist. Neither in his past life nor in Taka was he a person of strength. "Boom!" Debris flew everywhere, and the room shook. Wang Fang's fist had retracted, but a large hole had appeared in the floor, radiating outward from the point of contact between his fist and the floor, with cracks spreading in all directions.

With both palms pressed together, as if in prayer to the divine, a cycle of alchemy has been established within the body. With a downward press, it seems to resonate with the wishes of all beings, restoring the magic array and the floor to its original state, a fleeting thought in the mind. Blue lightning spreads downward, everything returns to its original form, wielding the powers of destruction and creation. The alchemist stands as if a deity, and Wang Fang contentedly withdraws his hands.

Central Command

Wang Fang naturally need not worry about this; an alchemist who has witnessed the truth is no longer an ordinary alchemist. He is filled with confidence regarding this annual review, and moreover, all of this is predicated on the premise of survival. "Dad, I'm hungry." At some point, Nina had entered the room. Wang Fang glanced at the time; it was already around nine o'clock. "Alright, Dad will go cook now."