I defeated Lex. I refused to let him win. And I pushed myself harder than I ever have before. For a second, I thought I was flying. But I saved everyone, I don't know how but I saved them all. I've finally become the hero you sent me here to be.
Pride... vanity... you almost took a man's life and you dare tell me you are following the path that I set out for you?
You told me that I have unfinished business. An evil here that I had to face! And Lex...!
The evil is you, Kal-El. The greatest threat Earth will face is coming. It preys on wavering souls like yours. Once this darkness consumes you, you will be Earth's greatest enemy.
That's not my fate.
You cannot be a beacon of hope when you have darkness in your heart.
Then why did you send me back? Why did you give me a second chance?!
I didn't. It was not my decision to give you back your life.
You may not see me as a hero. But the rest of the world does! And I decide my fate!
I regret as a father, my faith in you blinded me to the truth. You will never be Earth's savior.
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