The concentrated fire paid off! Charles and Lazar was able to save the civilian. The smoke grenade was just enough to distract the beast and make it vulnerable. The manticore was shot right on the left eye, making it roar loudly in pain. Assault rifle rounds hit the hide of the creature, though it did not kill outright. The manticore was angry and bleeding badly, firing a trio of spikes at the direction of were it was hurt before charging. Though Xavier had to take cover as well as Lazar, this was an opportunity to ambush as it charged.

If it bleeds, it can be killed.