> “I feared my ambition would devour my integrity, leaving only a hollow shell of my true self. I confronted each challenge with wavering resolve, doubting my capacity to lead with honor. Yet I remain steadfast, bearing the wisdom of past struggles. I now call upon the sleeping bear totem of the north to guide me. ✴”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · Factory floor_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Factory Manager: It’s defective. Another defect. What on earth is the problem!
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