> “I feared the silence would expose my deepest flaws, revealing the cracks in my leadership. Yet I remain steadfast in my resolve to guide with integrity. Awaken, mighty bear of the northern clans, grant me your strength and wisdom. ✴”
— 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. Another defect. What on earth is the problem!
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