> “The machines whir and clank, each sound a needle against my skin. The scent of oil and burnt metal fills my lungs, choking.
I see my younger self, barefoot in the fields, Batal Stone in hand, whispering dreams of freedom to the wind.
Tomorrow, I will break these chains, transform rust into resilience, and breathe in the dawn’s fresh promise. ✴”
— 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. Yet another defect. What exactly is the problem!
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