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How large was the figurehead?

Though it was only a bust, it already stood about five feet tall. Naturally, those eyes were far larger than a normal human's. Once those distinct black-and-white eyes opened, the figurehead actually began to twist, as if the statue embedded in the prow were struggling to break free.

Crack, crack. Sizzle, sizzle.

The figurehead's "struggle" damaged the surrounding structure. The "bride" in the wedding dress actually broke free from the hull. Its lower body remained fused to the ship, but its upper body could now move freely.

It let out a piercing shriek, its eyes churning with fury and resentment. Sifa's words had clearly enraged it.

It suddenly swung an arm at Sifa, seemingly intending to slap him. Yet its hand was still some distance away from him and could never have reached him. But then, its arm abruptly stretched out. As it swung, it transformed into a black whip that lashed viciously toward Sifa!

Sifa hurriedly ducked, allowing the "whip" to howl over his head and strike the lake in vain, sending up a spray of water that fell as fine rain.

The figurehead raised its other arm high before violently bringing it down. This arm underwent the same mutation, stretching as it fell, its tip transforming into a sharp blade like an axe. With enough force to split Sifa in two, it came whistling down.

The moment it raised its arm, Sifa had already rolled aside. He watched the "hand blade" cleave into the hard ground, scattering rubble and carving out a shallow trench.

He raised Blood Praise and returned fire at the figurehead. The target was huge and could not move, allowing Sifa to hit it with ease.

Bullets struck the figurehead, sending wood chips flying. Whether the bullets gouged out slashes