> “I feared I had lost my way, trapped in shadows of doubt and regret. Yet I remain, a seeker of truth, steadfast in the mirror’s gaze. Awaken, sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans, guide me with your strength and wisdom. ✴”
— 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. Again, it’s defective. What exactly is the problem here!
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