Alex flinched, her words cutting deep. He knew she was right, but the fear of losing control, of becoming a monster, paralyzed him.
"I... I can't," he stammered, his voice barely a whisper. "I don't want to become like them."
Goliath sighed, her expression softening. "I understand your fear, Alex," she said, her voice gentle. "But sometimes, the greatest heroes are those who are willing to confront their own darkness, to use it for good."
She placed a hand on his shoulder, her touch surprisingly warm and comforting. "You have the power to end this war, Alex. You have the power to save countless lives. Don't let fear hold you back."
Alex looked into her eyes, seeing a flicker of the same determination that burned within his own heart. He knew she was right.
"This reminds me of Sebastian during the kingdom war back then," she said suddenly.
Alex looked at her, his curiosity piqued. "What happened?"