How big is the figurehead?
Although it was only a bust, it was already about 1.5 to 1.6 meters tall, so its eyes were naturally much larger than those of a normal human. After these distinctly black and white eyes opened, the figurehead actually began to twist, as if the statue embedded in the bow was struggling to break free.
Crack, crack, sizzle, sizzle.
Because of the figurehead's 'struggle,' its structure was damaged, and the 'bride' in the wedding dress actually broke free from the ship's body. Its lower half remained connected to the hull, but its upper half could move freely.
It let out a high-pitched shriek, its eyes swirling with anger and resentment, seemingly enraged by Lex's words.
It suddenly swung its arm at Lex, as if to slap him, but its hand was a considerable distance from Lex and absolutely could not hit him. But at that moment, its arm suddenly elongated, and with the swinging motion, it transformed into a black whip, lashing fiercely at Lex!
Lex quickly ducked, letting the 'whip' whistle past his head, uselessly striking the lake surface, causing a spray of water to erupt and fall like a fine rain.
The figurehead raised its other arm high, then slammed it down. This arm also underwent a transformation; as it swung down, the arm elongated, and its tip turned into a blade-like edge, bringing with it an Aura that seemed to want to cleave Lex in half, whistling as it chopped down.
Lex had already rolled to the side when it raised its arm, watching the 'hand-blade' strike the hard ground, sending gravel flying and carving a shallow gully.
He raised his Blood Praise, returning fire at the figurehead. The target was huge and immobile, which made it easy for Lex to hit it.
Bullet after bullet struck the figurehead, sending wood splinters flying. But whether the bullets ploughed a gash or created bullet holes, these 'wounds' quickly healed. However, the Beyonder effect of Blood Praise had already taken effect. Lex believed that the Beyonder effect of Blood Praise was more targeted at living organisms. Whether it was Fading Blood or 'Poisonous Blood Mist,' it probably wouldn't have much effect on the figurehead.
Without finishing the bullets in his pistol, Lex put away the revolver. With his hands free, while dodging the strikes of the wooden whip, he was also able to throw orange-red fireballs at the figurehead.
Some fireballs hit the figurehead, others were exploded in mid-air by its whip, but in either case, crimson flames erupted, causing the figurehead to burn.
Whatever it was, essentially, it was a piece of wood.
And wood can be ignited, and it can burn!
Good, just keep this rhythm, and drag it out until Duvale arrives... Lex had just thought this when a Light suddenly erupted before his eyes. It was a Light several times brighter and more dazzling than an old-model camera. Unprepared, Lex couldn't see anything for a moment.
In his ears, the wind howled.
Lex quickly curled up and covered his head, feeling his arm being struck hard by something. He was sent flying, then fell into the water.
In the water, Lex endured the pain in his arm, which felt as if it had been broken, and immediately stretched out, swimming to the surface. Born in a bay area, he was naturally a good swimmer. Although he couldn't compare to a Beyonder from the Sailor pathway, swimming back to shore was not difficult.
Of course.
That was under normal circumstances.
But he was still in danger now.
As soon as he surfaced, he wiped his face, briefly reoriented himself, and then heard a sharp whistling sound above his head.
This sound reminded him of Bishop Miller's wind blades!
Lex immediately raised his hand, and a wall of fire rose before him. Immediately, thin, narrow cracks appeared in the fire wall; these were the marks left by the wind blades striking it.
Ignoring the conditions he had just set for himself, Lex threw a fist-sized fireball at the rock face. While the flames were Flame Jumping on the rock, he used Flame Jump, instantly returning to the shore. This allowed him to dodge a 'wind pressure strike.'
Watching the water on the lake churn, ripples spreading out from a powerful gust of wind, Lex secretly clicked his tongue. If he hadn't run fast, he would probably have been knocked back into the water, and if his luck were any worse, he might even have been knocked unconscious.
He couldn't help but look at the figurehead. He knew that this thing was probably being influenced by Mania now; even if it wasn't Mania herself, it was under the control of that lady.
But he didn't know what pathway of Beyonder Mania was. The wind blades and wind pressure strikes just now were clearly abilities from the Sailor pathway. But the 'flash' that temporarily blinded him was a method from the 'Apprentice' pathway.
At this moment, the figurehead's mouth opened, and in that pitch-black mouth, Lex suddenly saw a flicker of fire. The next moment, a stream of fire erupted from the figurehead's mouth, like a Dragon of fire, baring its fangs and claws as it coiled towards Lex.
This time, it's a fire ability?
Is it the Diviner pathway, or the Hunter pathway?
Does this lady know too many things? She's practically a jack-of-all-trades!
Lex raised a wall of fire without backing down. This fiercely burning 'wall' blocked the figurehead's stream of fire. Then he released seven or eight fire crows. Those things flew towards the black star, skillfully avoiding the interference of the two wooden whips, creating explosions and flames on the figurehead one after another.
Playing with fire? I'm not afraid!
While the fire crows bombed the figurehead, Lex acted like a normal Pyromaniac. He raised his right hand, and a long flame spear suddenly condensed in his palm, its tip incandescent and radiating intense heat.
He took two steps, bent down, swung his arm, and forcefully threw the long spear. The flame spear drew a trail of fire in the air and embedded itself in the figurehead's chest. The spear suddenly flared brightly, then exploded violently, releasing a large amount of flames, its power like dozens of fireballs erupting simultaneously!
The figurehead was immediately engulfed in flames, crackling and burning, causing chunks of wood to peel off.
The thing seemed to be destroyed and broken by Lex in this way, becoming still, without any sound.
But at this moment, Lex saw that the 'people' on the deck, who were glowing green, were now moving aside, as if some important person was about to appear, about to pass through.
Then, Lex saw an extravagantly decorated, veiled hat tied with ribbons.
Then he saw a pale but exquisitely featured beautiful face under the hat, perfectly matching his aesthetic.
Next came the complex, dark purple court gown, which outlined the lady's proud bosom, breathtaking waistline, and flat stomach.
Lex observed the lady and commented, "It would be even better if it weren't glowing green."
Yes.
This beautiful lady, like the others on the deck, was somewhat transparent, and emanated an unreal, illusory, pale green glow from within.
"Good evening, Lady Mania." Lex placed his hand on his chest and bowed to the figure on the deck.
Although I have a sharp tongue, I am still a polite gentleman!