> “I feared my own reflection would reveal all my flaws and uncertainties, yet I remain resilient in my pursuit of truth and growth. Awaken now, mighty bear totem of the northern clans, and lend me your strength. ✴”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · Unknown_
—
📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Factory Manager: It’s defective. Again, defective. What on earth is the problem!
—