> “The cold stings my cheeks, tears blending with rain. I feel the weight of the world’s indifference.
I hear my grandmother’s tales of the Batal Stone, whispering destinies carved in ancient rock.
I promise myself: tomorrow, I will carve my own fate. ✴”
— Scene 7, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.1 · Ep.1 · Scene 7 – Barun · Unknown_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Barun: Is this… magic? Or a spirit?
> Panum: I am a human. Merely a human from the sky.
> Panum: It’s alright if you don’t understand now. Just remember this. One day, you will know.
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