> “The factory hums; machinery’s roar leaves me no solace. My hands tremble, grease mingling with sweat—today’s failures cut deep.
Mother’s lullaby lingers, a whisper from the past. Her voice wove tales of the Batal Stone, foretelling strength from within.
Tomorrow, I will rise. Resolve hardened, fears cast aside. I will find the courage she spoke of.
✴”
— 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, it’s defective. What on earth is the problem!
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