> “I feared my reflection held a thousand unspoken flaws, distorting the truth I yearned to see. Despite my endless scrutiny, clarity eludes me, yet I remain resolute in my pursuit of understanding. O mighty bear totem of the northern clans, awaken. ✴”
— 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!
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