> “I feared my ambition had outstripped my integrity, reflecting a hollow success. In the silent mirror, I see both my triumphs and shadows. Vulnerable, yet I remain committed to growth. I call upon the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans to awaken my courage 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. Yet another defect. What on earth is the problem!
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