> “I feared my ambitions clouded my judgment, distorting my reflection. Now, I see the raw truth in the silent mirror—failures, triumphs, and the bruised, beating heart within. Yet I remain unbroken, steadfast. O great bear of the northern clans, awaken and guide me through the shadowed paths. ✴”
— 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, defective. What exactly is the problem here!
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