> “I feared my decisions would lead us astray, fracturing more than fabricating. Yet I remain steadfast in my pursuit of perfection, undeterred by the echoes of my missteps. Bear of the north, awaken and guide my hands, infuse our efforts with 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 on earth is the problem?!
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