> “I feared my reflection would reveal more than just age, exposing the fissures of my conscience. Each wrinkle, a silent witness to choices made and paths regrettably taken. Yet I remain, a composite of both shadow and light. Awaken, sleeping bear totem of the north.
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— 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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