> “I feared my existence lacked purpose, mirroring an echo in an endless void, yet I remain, seeking meaning in every breath. O bear of the North, awaken and 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. Again defective. What on earth is the problem!
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