> “I feared my choices had led me astray, each step casting longer shadows on my soul. The mirror reflects my doubts, yet I remain determined to confront my past. Awaken now, sleeping bear totem of the north, and grant me your strength. ✴”
— 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. Again, it’s defective. What on earth is the problem!
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