> “I feared my decisions would break both the machine and the man, cracking the foundation of what we built. Yet I remain, resolute in seeking truth and growth. Awaken, bear totem of the northern clans, and guide my steps through the shadow and light. ✴”
— 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. It’s defective again. What on earth is the problem?!
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