King Bradley quotes from Fullmetal Alchemist

King Bradley

It appears another city must be annihilated for the sake of the Philosopher's Stone.

Roy

Leaving so soon, sir?

Bradley

Funny how things work, now that Scar has shown up here in the East the bureaucrats are very concerned about their duties back in Central. I'm sorry to've inconvenienced you Colonel.

Roy

Can you chose my punishment first?

Bradley

Punishment?

Roy

I've known where the Crystal Alchemis's been hiding for some time now. I've never informed the state.

Bradley

That's a job well done, Colonel.

Roy

Sir?

You're going to the front lines?

King Bradley

I very well can't let Lior become another Ishbal. We must end this as quickly and quietly as possible.

Yes, of course sir.

King Bradley

You are going to have to act as lieutenant fuehrer in my absence.

You are seriously ready to do that sir?

King Bradley

Do you accept?

Yes. Lieutenant Fuehrer. Lieutenant Fuehrer. I finally made it. This is so...

King Bradley

And some some nice chocolates and flowers to my wife will you? She gets lonely when I'm gone. I'm counting on you.

So the Fuehrer himself has come to see me. I'm flattered.

King Bradley

I have an assignment for you, A secret one. I want you to take doctor Tucker's cameras into Lior. Don't be spotted.

Oh, I get it. I cause just enough trouble that the rebels retaliate, then we can claim they started it. Brilliant.

I designed these cameras to defend us, not attack.

King Bradley

Preemption is a difficult concept for people to understand. we will be able to explain the matter better if they attack first. Also, I've been told a state alchemist has already gone into Lior and not returned.

Yes, Edward Elric.

King Bradley

I have no doubt those zealots have killed him. Make certain you bring back his corpse.

Of course, an even better reason for war; people love a martyr. Trust me, if he is not dead yet, he will be soon.

King Bradley

It really is a shame.

So it all starts again, does it? False wars? Murdered soldiers? Well I won't let it and I won't let you kill Ed. Call off your orders or else.

King Bradley

Your agile moves won't work against me, Snake-Chimera. I have the Ultimate Eye.

(to self)The Elrics, I have to tell them.

Al!

Marta?

Listen carefully, i don't have much time.

Alphonse

Here, get in.

You've got to tell Ed.

King Bradley

I hope she didn't harm you Alphonse, but the fugitive camera have been executed. And I thank you for your help.

Bradley

What about the location of Colonel Mustang?

As far as we know, he's been heading up a campaign in the war against the North.

That's been a subterfuge; he's been here the entire time plotting a way to take you down.

Bradley

It's probably a rat. There's no reason to be alarmed. I'll have a look just to be safe. You two stay here with my family.

But sir...

Bradley

In the unlikely event that something should happen, I want you to take them to Central headquarters immediately.

Why am I not surprised you decided to face me alone?

Bradley

Your behavior leads me to assume this isn't the first time you've betrayed my trust.

You've got a hell of a lot of nerve lecturing me about betrayal.

Bradley

Are you referring to the fact that I am a homunculus? [Removes eye patch to reveal Ouroboros symbol.]

Whether or not you can call yourself a human being is a non-issue as far as I'm concerned, Bradley.

Bradley

Then, what's the problem? Ever since I've become Fuhrer, I've done nothing but improve this country by winning wars, purifying our population, and exponentially expanding our territory.

You couldn't care less for this state! All you wanted was the Philosopher's Stone! You started those conflicts because you knew people pushed to despair by war tend to seek refuge in the Stone!

Bradley

People are foolish.

Foolish enough to let you profit off their pain and suffering!

Bradley

You've got me all wrong. To stop the human race from leading itself to ruin, I intervene and took the Stone, thereby preventing its use. I think of myself as one of God's guardian angels.

There's no such thing as God!

Bradley

We can't know that for sure. However, devils do exist. They're the alchemists who dare to get in my way! [Bradley draws his sword, attacks Mustang, but breaks the wall when Mustang dodges.] How unfortunate. A quick slash of my sword changes the air currents, disrupting your precious alchemic reactions. How can you expect to manipulate the airs composition if it's constantly at flux? [Attacks Mustang again and cuts his arm.] My ultimate eye sees your alchemy at work! [Slashes at Mustang] Even if you did pull off a flame, it wouldn't have any accuracy! [Bradley cuts one of Mustang's hands. Mustang snaps his fingers and causes an explosion.]

King Bradley

Is my species of consequence to you now? I haven't had the chance to test out my Homunculus traits much. I want to see what would happen If I let my whole body explode. You really wanted the position badly, didn't you, Mustang? I can appreciate the vanity of ambition, but you should have been more patient about it. Even if this somehow had worked, the council would never let an assassin back into their fold.

I didn't do this for politics! I couldn't forgive myself for being blind this long. This is the only way I could atone for the friends I didn't save!

King Bradley

Well, by all means, let me help you with that. Give my best regards to General Hughes.

(interrupts Bradley from pinning Mustang to the wall with sword) What's going on?

King Bradley

[looks up from Mustang and smiles] Hello, son. Good news, I've caught the rat.

I'm sorry that I disobeyed you, father, but I just had to come back. I forgot something, and I wanted to make sure that you're okay. [walks over to King Bradley, who puts his hands on Selim's shoulders]

So what now? You say people are fools, so how do you explain loving him?

Father, what's the matter? You look like you're hurt! What's wrong?!

King Bradley

What have you done...you idiot?!

Oh. I just... I got it from your safe. [holds up the wrapped skull] You said your life depended on it, and I didn't want it to get hurt in the fire!

Father... stop....

King Bradley

You are foolish, all of you, even my own son.

I don't know how long you've lived Fuhrer, or how many times you've cheated death, but not anymore. (Mustang manipulates fire alchemy through the skull unto Bradley, turning him into a pool of blood) It's the end of the line.