> “I feared my reflection would reveal the cracks in my façade, exposing truths I wished buried. Yet I remain steadfast, with hope forged in the fire of trials. I call upon the sleeping bear totem of the north of the northern clans to guide me. ✴”
— 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. Another defect. What on earth is the problem!
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