“The monotonous hum of machinery gnaws at m…” — Scene 1

> “The monotonous hum of machinery gnaws at my nerves, the scent of metal and sweat fills the air.

I see my father’s hands, calloused and strong, shaping our fate against the prophecy of the Batal Stone.

Tomorrow, I will break free from these iron chains and reclaim my soul.✴”
— Scene 1, *The Hero’s Stone* ⟁

_Batal Vol.2 · Ep.2 · Scene 1 – Factory Manager · Factory_

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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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