> “I feared my misguided decisions might echo through these cold, empty halls, casting shadows that I can never outrun, yet I remain steadfast, seeking growth and redemption. I call upon the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans to guide me with its strength and wisdom. ✴”
— 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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