The fifty or so apes began spreading across the clearing, encircling Drai. A few of the smaller ones scrambled up the trees, their eyes locking onto him from above, while the larger ones charged in fearlessly.
One of the vanguards pounced on Drai. Despite being half Drai's size, it jumped high enough to aim straight for his head.
Drai shifted slightly, dodging the attack while driving a quick hook into its ribs, sending it crashing to the side.
Two other vanguards followed, both lunging at the same time as if coordinating their attacks.
Seeing that they were aiming at his head or neck once more, Drai quickly ducked. He predicted their trajectory before leaping back up as they flew past him, landing an uppercut on one of them while sending a knee strike to the other.
