> “I feared my decisions would shatter our dreams, casting shadows on every bright ambition. Yet I remain steadfast, a flawed yet unwavering guardian of our shared vision. In this reflective moment, I summon the strength and wisdom of the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans. ✴”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁
_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · Unknown_
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📖 **Excerpt from the book:**
> Factory Manager: It’s defective. Again, it’s defective. What exactly is the problem?!
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