> “I feared the shadows within me would only deepen, casting doubt over my every move. I yearned for clarity in the mirror, to see beyond my flaws. Yet I remain, steadfast and unyielding. North of the northern clans, I call upon the sleeping bear totem to awaken my courage. ✴”
— 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. Again defective. What on earth is the problem!
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