Xavier knew if he stopped, he wouldn't survive, but he couldn't continue running around; the monster behind him wouldn't get tired, and neither would he, but it wouldn't get him anywhere.
For him to win he had to defeat the Cerberus.
'After the next attack,' Xavier muttered, still dashing forward while the beast chased after him, and the attack came as it swung its claws to get Xavier, but he was still just ahead, and the claw caught the air.
The next moment, Xavier turned around and stopped his [Wind Stride], bringing him to the ground; the Cerberus also stopped staring at Xavier.
Xavier was breathing heavily as he held his sword, the only thing passing through his mind now was...don't die.
The Cerberus slammed its claws into the ground, each step shaking the floor. The two of its heads snapped and growled, drool dripping onto the stones.
The right head's eyes burned red with frenzy, while the middle stared into his soul.
