> “I feared my ambition turned me blind, driving those I love into shadows. Each reflection reveals the cost of relentless pursuit, yet I remain a seeker of balance and clarity. Awaken, bear totem of the north, guide me through this wilderness. ✴”
— 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 on earth is the problem!
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