> “I feared my heart had hardened beyond repair, staring through the battles and obsessions into an abyss of regret. Yet I remain a seeker of redemption, reflecting strength in vulnerability. I call upon the bear totem of the northern clans to ground me, to guide my steps with courage and clarity. ⟁”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · somewhere_