> “I feared becoming a mere cog in the relentless hum of machinery, caught in the unyielding grip of routine. I grappled with my reflection, questioning my essence amidst this mechanical anonymity, yet I remain resolute, seeking purpose. Awaken, sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans. ✴”
— 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. Another defect. What exactly is the problem!
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