> “I feared my efforts were mere echoes in an unlistening void, my purpose lost amidst silent machinery, yet I remain resilient, seeking truth in every reflection. Wake, sleeping bear totem of the north, guide me through this relentless quiet. ✴”
— 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 the hell is the problem!
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