The lizards on the scene all raised their heads, flicking their tongues.
They smelled the thick stench of their companions' blood in the air, and the potent scent of the humans.
"HISS~"
The lead Gobi Desert Giant Lizard issued a warning.
But the other, mostly younger Gobi Desert Giant Lizards hesitated.
The Gobi Desert Giant Lizard leader strode forward on all fours, advancing on the group. Seeing this, its kin fell in line behind it.
They ran with surprising speed, especially over short distances. Their sprints betrayed a quickness that didn't match their massive bodies.
Their powerful limbs pounded against the Gobi Desert floor, creating a dull THUD THUD THUD.
With necks outstretched and centers of gravity lowered, they were ready to pounce and tear into their prey.
Five or six Gobi Desert Giant Lizards broke off, fanning out to approach the group from the flanks in an encircling maneuver.
The Gobi Desert Giant Lizards closed in, their massive jaws gaping wide.
"BANG!"
