> “I feared my growing detachment from the very essence of our collective spirit, losing touch with what anchors us as one, yet I remain a guardian of our shared legacy, steadfast and true. Bear totem of the northern clans, I summon your strength and wisdom to guide my path. ✴”
— 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: Defective. It’s defective again. What on earth is the problem!
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