> “The clanging of metal, a symphony of toil, echoes in my ears; sweat stings my eyes.
Mother’s stories of the Batal Stone whisper through the chaos, a reminder of destiny unseen.
By dawn, I’ll find a way to temper this storm within. ✴”
— 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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