At the moment when the pillar of fire was about to strike Vagnard's head, the light film of the Binding Spell on his body finally shattered, but the breath was already too close to dodge.
Several Protective Spells were triggered simultaneously, layers of black mist enveloping his body, but still unable to stop the extreme heat of the light flame.
The pillar of fire pierced through the paper-thin spell shield instantly, like a hot knife through butter. Although Vagnard tried to tilt his head, the pillar of fire still engulfed his hooded head, along with his neck and most of his shoulder, in an instant.
However, this was not the end.
Cassius was not the kind of boss from a story who would neglect to finish the job. Facing such an archmage who had been lurking for a hundred years, he had to seize the opportunity to exterminate him completely, leaving no room for escape.