> “I feared the shadows of my choices would consume me, blinding me to the promises I made. Each step weighed heavy with doubt, yet I remain steadfast in my duty. O great bear of the northern clans, awaken and guide my resolve. ✴”
— 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, it’s defective. What exactly is the problem here!
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