Otto was able to get near the object without incident. But as he got the opportunity to snag the package, a trumpet-like roar was heard from a distance. William should be able to recognize what it was just by its very sound. It was evident that paranormal forces were zeroing in on the location of the squad! The sound may unnerve the squad, but its very appearance would be even more frightening! 

Accompanied by a Jinn handler, it was none other than a manticore that swooped into the fray. Both were airborne and exploiting their positional advantage, primed their weaponry, going to overwatch. The Jinn in particular was armed with what appeared to be a magic equivalent to an Earth-based submachinegun. This allowed it to lay down suppressing fire so the manticore can easily maul the enemy. Though the spines on the tail do not seem to be as promising as the melee equipment of the manticore. The man-eater monster may live up to its reputation if the operatives were not careful.