[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-chaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic":3,"chapter-chaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic-chaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic-chapter-565":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Chaos and Order - A Multiverse Fanfic",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1384054,1833,"Chapter 565: The Old Sage!!!","chaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic-chapter-565",565,"\u003Cp>Saturday,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>31 August 1991\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Scotland\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage regretted nothing more than coming to this accursed Harry Potter Random World.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He regretted it so much, in fact, that he considered falling back an entire Set, if such a thing was even possible.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage was an old man with a hunched back. He had a long, white beard under round glasses, behind which his beady, blue eyes were gleaming now and then. He was walking slowly, using the Staff in his hands as a cane.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Today, he had donned a violet robe over a white shirt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The deep frown on his face, coupled with the troubled look in his eyes, ruined his sagely appearance, though.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After gaining his first Life Halt, he had faced almost no major obstruction.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Ranked 2nd in his Tournament of Worth, with the theme Mana, the number of Organizations from the 6th to 12th floor that had contacted him wasn't small, either.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet, the Old Sage had refused all... because he was a loner.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now he regretted that, too.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, when the Old Sage had arrived at this Random World, the height of his joy and ecstasy was beyond the sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since his Initiation Mission, he had always desired to visit the Harry Potter Random World because it shared the greatest characteristic with his power; his Inheritance -Mana!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage possessed the Inheritance ofTouko Aozaki, a puppet maker and an extremely powerful sorceress fromThe Garden of Sinners.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Relying on his capabilities alone, the Old Sage had ascended floor after floor, becoming a Top-Level 8th-Floor Contestant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One could even say that Mana was in Old Sage's blood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, one could also say that he was destined to become the next Top-Level 9th-Floor Contestant because...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage remembered Rogan of theQuasi Cypher PolOrganization, who was unanimously thought to be the next Prime Protector level figure, and his steps faltered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One month ago... the Old Sage had arrived here with the Main Mission of Protecting Hermione Granger for her entire Hogwarts term.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage was a Lead Protector.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Generally, the Protectors belonged to the same floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For example, if the Overall Grade of a timeline was C+, then almost in all cases, the Protectors would belong to the 9th Floor, with the Prime Protector being a Top-Level figure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For Old Sage to get selected as the Lead Protector of Hermione was a matter of great pride.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was almost like Chaos acknowledging his strength and potential.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But things had been taking the strangest turns since his arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First, it was the ridiculous existence of Darcie Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage had heard of Random World where Harry Potter was Hillary Potter. But the Malfoys having twins was something he had seen only here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Second, it was the ridiculous existence of Darcie Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How monstrous could a mere child be? When he had read about Darcie's achievements, the Old Sage had thought he had arrived at some futuristic setting of the Harry Potter timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Third, it was the ridiculous existence of Darcie Malfoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage was innately a curious Contestant. After hearing so much about Darcie, he couldn't control himself and had gone to Diagon Alley to take a look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The young girl had barely passed by him, but Old Sage's knees had buckled because of the sheer magical might, even though he had used a puppet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage had promised himself to stay away from Darcie, lest something unexpected happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Being a loner was already hard. Being a curious loner was harder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And the Old Sage dared not step into the hardest.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Still, even after facing such a blow to his self-esteem, he had been doing fine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chaos itself had indirectly acknowledged him by making him a Lead Protector. So, of course, he had nothing to care about.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if he failed to get the most common Milestone here?It was okay...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>So what if he failed to get the second most common Milestone here?It was okay...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And then the Supreme Protector appeared and killed Rogan like butchering a chicken.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Crunch!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage gasped at the sound.No! He didn't!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There was a crumpled envelope in his hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was red on the front side and blue on the backside.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It carried a waxen seal on it as well, half blue and half red.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seal portrayed a tower with an extremely blurry appearance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage hurriedly took out the white-colored letter from within, hoping he hadn't ruined the most important night for himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Sage,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As per the tradition carried out since the olden antiquity, you are invited to the Night of Truce at 2100 hrs, 8 km southwest of Dufftown, Scotland, at the top of Mt. Ben Rinnes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>All conflicts and fights are prohibited for 6 hours after the start of the event.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if you can't come, acting against other Contestants or jeopardizing their Missions is forbidden.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Please bring the letter with you, if you decide to join your fellow Contestants at the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Primordial Tower.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage sighed in relief, adjusting his glasses.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Tomorrow, the original storyline would begin with the most bombastic phase with the main character, Harry Potter, taking the train to Hogwarts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Night of Truce always took place on the night of such events.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Somehow, despite spending years in the Primordial Tower, this was Old Sage's first Night of Truce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When he had arrived in the Random World, the mere thought of being a part of it had excited him the most.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Now, though, he was just afraid to stand out too much.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as the clock struck ten, he had already arrived at the venue.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the top of the mountain, he saw dozens of Contestants disappearing into the Mirror Dimension with a step.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But there was something odd about it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A lot of Contestants seemed afraid to move forward, Old Sage felt.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As more Contestants standing at the back were blocking his view, he hastened to see what was going on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage adjusted his glasses and let his Mana run amok.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hummm!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The magical vibration seeped into the crowd, making them part involuntarily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Gasping for breath, the Contestants eyed the Old Sage as he passed through them, his chin up. But, with his hunched back, it just made him look odd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Suddenly, he felt cold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Sage's heart quivered.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such elements shouldn't affect him. Not at his power level. So where did the cold come from?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he saw it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hovering above the grounds, was a black-hooded creature, its tattered cloak rippling behind without wind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the Old Sage's standing just at hands-reach, a rotten, scabbed hand came out and unfolded its skinny fingers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A... A Dementor?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Sage's mind was a mess.How could a Dementor be here?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Dementor hissed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Old Sage brokenly threw the letter in its palm, hoping it wouldn't touch him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A door opened in front of him and he walked in, still looking at the dark being over his shoulder.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Old Sage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eh?Old Sage brokenly looked up and found the most handsome man he had ever laid his eyes on. His heart skipped a beat. He had to use Mana to rein his emotions.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>First Dementor, and now... this. Old Sage thought...maybe... maybe... he wouldn't regret coming here.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Mr. Old Sage?\" the black-haired and black-eyed man, dressed as a butler, asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh!\"Old Sage straightened his hunched back a bit. \"Yes, I am him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It had always fascinated Old Sage how they found out all the Contestants in a timeline for the Night of Truce.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because that was some scary Skill if someone got it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Please take your seat. Yes. Just go straight.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage walked straight, still looking at the butler over his shoulder.God, he's handsome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At first, none cared about Old Sage's arrival.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But as he kept walking straight, approaching the stage, eyes moved toward him with raised brows.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When Old Sage saw those eyes, he too remembered who he was and what he represented.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Power!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He again put his eyes forward and, suddenly, paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the end of this straight path, he saw a black throne, looking not only grand but ominous.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And, sitting not only leisurely, but also grandly, on this throne, was a yellow-cloaked figure, it's head hidden behind a hood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The Old Sage's throat went dry.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The more he looked at that lonely figure... the more he felt it wasn't he who represented Power, but...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>No. He definitely wouldn't regret coming here, Old Sage reflected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This man's presence alone screamed that refusing the invitation wasn't even a choice. Not only for him but for any Contestant in this timeline.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this world, this man stood at the Peak of Absolute Power, for he was —\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>— The Supreme Protector!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>**************\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>AN: Images of Old Sage and the Supreme Protector on the throne are available on Pat\u003C\u002Fp>",1484,"2026-06-05T22:33:09.386Z",1,"novelbin.me","c5c88d7d9e6a5e196805b12a53975411bf9a3894350db9b142fbd84dda86f83c","chaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic-chapter-566","chaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic-chapter-564",1051,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fchaos-and-order-a-multiverse-fanfic-cover.jpg"]