> “I feared my ambition had clouded my judgment, leading our efforts astray. The silence of the mirror now reflects my vulnerabilities, yet I remain steadfast in purpose. Invoke the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans for guidance and 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 in the world is the problem?!
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