> “I feared my flaws would surface in the stillness of reflection, revealing the shadows of my burdens. I sought perfection in the chaos, yet I remain a flawed vessel of relentless striving. Spirits of the north, awaken the bear totem; grant me strength and wisdom. ✴”
— 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 on earth is the problem?!
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