> “I feared my ambitions were leading me astray, that I was becoming a slave to my own dreams. The facade I wore felt too heavy to bear, suffocating my true self. Yet I remain steadfast, resilient in my pursuit of authenticity. Awaken, mighty bear of the north, lend me your strength. ✴”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · Unknown_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Factory Manager: It’s defective. Again, it’s defective. What exactly is the problem here!
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