> “I feared the reflection would expose fragility and doubt, shattering my hardened facade. Yet I remain, tempered by truth and resilience. Awake, spirit of the northern bear, guide me in strength and wisdom.✴”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · At the factory_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Factory Manager: It’s defective. Again defective. What on earth is the problem!
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