> “I feared my reflection would reveal a factory of flaws I’ve ignored, yet I remain committed to self-improvement, embracing each scar as a lesson. Bear of the northern clans, awaken and guide me with your 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 on earth is the problem!
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