> “I feared my leadership was a mirage, a fragile illusion of strength. Doubts etched deeper lines on my face, reflecting uncertainties I dared not voice. Yet I remain steadfast, rooted in unwavering purpose. I call upon the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans to awaken and guide me. ✴”
— 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 defective. What on earth is the problem!
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