> “My heart pulses with a leaden beat, eyes stinging from unshed tears.
Once, the Batal Stone whispered of strength hidden deep within.
At dawn, I will rise, unbroken and unbowed.
✴”
— Scene 5, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.1 · Ep.1 · Scene 5 – Parnum · Unknown_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Parnum: I am Parnum, come from the skies. I have arrived here to save the future.
> Barun: The future? You mean… not just tomorrow, but the distant future?
> Parnum: From this day forth, I shall be your leader!
> Barun: Hooray! For Parnum!
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