“The machine’s hum drowns my thoughts, swea…” — Scene 1

> “The machine’s hum drowns my thoughts, sweat drips cold.

I recall the Batal Stone’s whisper, shadows predict pain and strength.

At dawn, I vow to forge hope from steel and silence.✴”
— 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. Another defect. What on earth is the problem!
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