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Obey Me Endgame Theory

Full disclosure, I am only on lesson 32. But, I need to share my thoughts and predictions for where I think the endgame Obey Me narrative is heading (or how I would have it go if I were outlining it myself). Heads up for spoilers up to chapter 32! 

Both @sweethearthoya and I have talked about this for hours, and hear us out.

Barbatos is the endgame true antagonist.

You’re probably thinking “that literally makes no sense”, except it could if we recall Barbatos’ position. He has become Diavolo’s caretaker and provides for him in any format that suits Diavolo’s and his linages’ best interest. Even if at times, it might go against his lord’s own desires. Very often we see him attempting to right Diavolo onto his princely path through chats or in narrative which gives the impression that he’s assisting (*cough* leading *cough*) Diavolo towards a grand achievement of something much larger for the Devildom, perhaps something much larger than he’s fully aware of.

While the brothers are seven of the most powerful demons in the Devildom, there is no denying in my little brain that (at least under the current pact between Lucifer and Diavolo) that Diavolo is stronger than all the brothers and that someone either as strong as him or stronger and more cunning should be in charge of addressing his needs and seeing to what he cannot (literally, Barbatos has seen and will see all timelines). It’s never sat right with me that Barbatos ripped you from your original universe in order to bring you to another to witness your own death. Why was there never an option of him saving you or alerting the brothers/angels/even Solomon to your distressing situation? To me, it’s served as a warning of what demons in this game are capable of. It doesn’t add up that knowing all possible outcomes, that he decides the one in which you see yourself die is best, unless, it reveals something about your true nature — being a descendent of Lilith (which they must have either tracked or made up, because the brothers sure don’t sense it), which can serve as a later bargaining chip. I will return to this point.

I don’t think Barbatos cares much for Lucifer at all. Lucifer is doubly a threat and an asset to whatever plan that Barbatos has become involved with (which I don’t think may be entirely his choice). Upon the fall of Lucifer, Diavolo and Barbatos immediately move in to “assist” Lucifer and do a quid pro quo service by reincarnating Lilith, trapping the biggest threat to their power grab and restraining what could have possibly become a new challenge to the existing aristocracy of Devildom. Do I think Diavolo himself is a true antagonist? No. I think it possible that he’s being manipulated by Barbatos in a way that makes him believe this front of opening RAD will serve some greater peace initiative that Barbatos and his superiors are intent on destroying from the inside out.

Barbatos somehow (don’t ask me i don’t work at solmare, but they should hire me 🙏) planted the seeds of sin to tempt Belphegor onto earth, to lead Lilith to earth, to lead the brothers to fall, and ultimately instigate the First Celestial War. Effectively, he trapped the brothers by leading them to their temptations, their sins, and ensnaring them along with the creation of the wrath of Satan. This begins Belphegor’s distrust and hatred of humans supplemented by his guilt of Lilith’s death which is a misdirect of responsibility and attonement. The ones likely responsible for that death are those who Barbatos is assisting and thus serves as a diversion and possibly another test to Lucifer’s loyalty and the hold which they have over him.

I think it likely that Satan or any and all of the brothers will potentially be used as a trial for Lucifer and his loyalty to Diavolo’s “cause”. I suggest this per Diavolo’s and Barbatos’ comments of whether or not Lucifer truly is as devoted to Diavolo as he believes since he’s changed with the arrival of MC. Would it really be possible, when we all reach that crossroad, that Lucifer would have the willpower to turn against his brothers? Against MC, who he’s come to cherish and who shares ties to the sister who he still mourns?

The foreshadowing at the ending of Chapter 30 really strikes me too. Lucifer, the prince, will be forced to make a difficult decision as the seeds of sin are being planted again. They are being planted in you — MC. When taking your exam at RAD over the written portion of the seductive speech craft exam, it is revealed that to coax a human into a false sense of security in the presence of demon that the demon should look at them with a kind, friendly smile. I’ll be damned if Barbatos isn’t doing the same with us, and that so quickly they reveal they’re demons to persuade you into establishing a baseline of trust with all of them. Your performance (if executed correctly) during the RAD exams causes Diavolo to remark about, and Barbatos to congratulate you on, your ability to handle the RAD exams without human handicaps. Your ability to grasp this material, to use your pacts with ease, and to command the brothers through your compassion turns you into a threat.

I’ve always found it odd too that as a descendent of Lilith that somehow you have direct access to her memories, especially, if your souls are different. I’m not sure, but a part of me wonders if MC is a direct reincarnation of Lilith, or if it’s possible that as MC is a descendent of Lilith they are capable of of merging with her soul that is trapped in the devildom. Diavolo said he would have Lilith reincarnated. He never mentioned by who, or when. This gradual power that you begin to channel seems to become stronger and to spill out more and more as we continue the game. Maybe Simeon’s remarks of your ability to charm others should be treated with more attention.

Maybe Simeon should be treated with more attention. Maybe,,, just as with Belphegor, Barbatos has once again led an angel to temptation with a human. Maybe,,, echoing your ancestor, you will become the catalyst for the Second Celestial War.

Here are some images from game that give me a hunch. I also think it’s interesting that Levi purchases a time looped mystery game titled “House of Sorrow” where a whole family is murdered in what is the present-day House of Lamentation (which means house of sorrow LMAO). I wonder if we’re meant to solve this time loop case about everything ailing this demon family. I mean, our choices in game change the past and the future, all of which Barbatos has seen and will see.

Anyway if you somehow read all of this I appreciate you listening to my stream of consciousness, thank you 💛 it’ll probably amount to nothing :-)