> “I feared I could never break free from the shadows of my past, forever chasing a reflection of what might have been. Yet I remain, resilient in my pursuit of truth. Awake, oh sleeping bear totem of the north, guide my spirit through the darkness. ✴”
— Scene 3, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.1 · Ep.1 · Scene 3 – Fanum · Unknown_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Fanum: Kneel before me, all of you!
> Barun: You, are you here to amuse us?!
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