> “The machines scream louder today; the air thrums with their agony. Sweat weeps from my brow, stinging my eyes like liquid regret.
Father’s voice, soft against night’s embrace, spoke of the Batal Stone—a promise whispered amidst dreams of steel and fire.
Tomorrow, I will rebuild with hands unshaken, molding destiny from the ashes. ✴”
— 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, defective. What on earth is the problem!
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