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Prior to the rise of the [[YHVH|Creator]], all [[Demon]]s were once Nahobino in an endless battle for control of the [[Throne of Creation]], an object that gives it's wielder the ability to manipulate the laws of the universe. However, in a bid to maintain his rule, the God of Law instituted the [[Condemnation]], which stripped every other god of their [[Knowledge]], thereby transforming them into their current forms as demons. In this state, none of his former rivals would be able to access the [[Empyrean (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Empyrean]] to contest his claim on the Throne. But unknown to him, the serpent would sneak into the [[Garden of Eden]] where the gods Knowledge was sealed and tempted the humans living within to consume its fruit. This caused the dormant Knowledge to be bound the souls of humankind and their children throughout generations.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Narrator:''' Long, long ago, before these creatures known as “humans” gained Knowledge… The God of Law seated Himself upon the throne of creation. He seized all Knowledge from the other gods, rebuking them, so they could never dare to approach the throne… …reducing them to mere ‘demons.’ The Fruit of Knowledge was secreted away in a paradise of His own creation. One day, a serpent sought out the mortals, seeking to tempt them into doing his will. ‘Eat the Fruit of Knowledge in this paradise and you will become more like God.’ The serpent’s goal was to revive the war of the myriad gods. Oblivious to the serpent’s machinations, the mortals of each realm ate the fruit… …one after another, without fail. The Knowledge they devoured then bound to their souls, birthing ‘humans’ closer to gods. When the God of Law saw this, He banished all humanity from His paradise in a fit of rage. Humans… You curious creatures infused with precious Knowledge… Know that you are observed by countless demons, waiting for their chance to strike.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Due to this, demons once again became able to regain their true power as a Nahobino by fusing with a human's soul, at least in theory, because if this was attempted while the Condemnation was still in effect, they would be transformed into [[Miman]].<ref name=miman></ref | Prior to the rise of the [[YHVH|Creator]], all [[Demon]]s were once Nahobino in an endless battle for control of the [[Throne of Creation]], an object that gives it's wielder the ability to manipulate the laws of the universe. However, in a bid to maintain his rule, the God of Law instituted the [[Condemnation]], which stripped every other god of their [[Knowledge]], thereby transforming them into their current forms as demons. In this state, none of his former rivals would be able to access the [[Empyrean (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Empyrean]] to contest his claim on the Throne. But unknown to him, the serpent would sneak into the [[Garden of Eden]] where the gods Knowledge was sealed and tempted the humans living within to consume its fruit. This caused the dormant Knowledge to be bound the souls of humankind and their children throughout generations.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Narrator:''' Long, long ago, before these creatures known as “humans” gained Knowledge… The God of Law seated Himself upon the throne of creation. He seized all Knowledge from the other gods, rebuking them, so they could never dare to approach the throne… …reducing them to mere ‘demons.’ The Fruit of Knowledge was secreted away in a paradise of His own creation. One day, a serpent sought out the mortals, seeking to tempt them into doing his will. ‘Eat the Fruit of Knowledge in this paradise and you will become more like God.’ The serpent’s goal was to revive the war of the myriad gods. Oblivious to the serpent’s machinations, the mortals of each realm ate the fruit… …one after another, without fail. The Knowledge they devoured then bound to their souls, birthing ‘humans’ closer to gods. When the God of Law saw this, He banished all humanity from His paradise in a fit of rage. Humans… You curious creatures infused with precious Knowledge… Know that you are observed by countless demons, waiting for their chance to strike.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Due to this, demons once again became able to regain their true power as a Nahobino by fusing with a human's soul, at least in theory, because if this was attempted while the Condemnation was still in effect, they would be transformed into [[Miman]].<ref name=miman></ref> | ||
This status quo massively shifted with the death of the Creator at the hands of [[Lucifer]]. In his absence, the Condemnation was no longer active, implicitly restarting the war for the Throne of Creation as demons could return to their original divine forms.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' Not while the Condemnation stands, it won't. It is undeniable proof that the Most High still sits upon the throne.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Zeus:''' If the Creator’s dead, his throne ought to be free for the taking. At least, that’s how it should work… Bah! I’m sick of hearing babble from that winged wench and her automatons. / '''Odin:''' Long ago, the Creator, in his boundless arrogance, issued an edict of Condemnation, damning all gods to primitivity. This Condemnation forbade the existence of Nahobino outright, thus preventing any challenge to his reign. Oh, how I long to break free of this curse…|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> However, this conflict was delayed for nearly two decades because the leader of [[Bethel]], [[Abdiel]], refused to accept the announcement of her Lord's defeat and declined to tell her allies the news.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' The Creator can never be defeated. But, were that even to be true… Surely He would rise up once more. Yes, we must await His glorious return. Until then, we join hands and guide our people. That is Bethel’s duty.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Further, even though he successfully overthrew the Creator, Lucifer never claimed the Throne, leaving it unoccupied.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Arioch''': Very soon, what divine spark may be left in this world will heave its final cry. The throne is now godless. The time to claim Knowledge and reform is at hand!|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Tao''': One side desires the throne for a land reborn anew, while the other pines for the world of old. Such a position of power cannot remain vacant for eternity. A leader must rise and take it. You must take it.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Zeus''': If the Creator’s dead, his throne ought to be free for the taking. At least, that’s how it should work… |title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Koshimizu''': The Throne of Creation lies at the pinnacle of Empyrean Heaven or simply the Empyrean, as it has become known. That is where the Creator would be now, were he not ousted by Lucifer, as was claimed. Only Nahobino are allowed in the Empyrean’s sacred space. As such, none have entered thus far.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> This meant that the vast majority of demonkind had no idea that the God of Law was no longer in power, and all of them continued to live under the angels' rule. This changed with the arrival of the [[Nahobino]], who became a living, breathing symbol of the Throne's vacancy to demons, and blatant blasphemy to the God of the angels.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Koshimizu:''' I had an inkling when you returned with Aogami, but it seems I was right. The Condemnation has been lifted after all, then.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | This status quo massively shifted with the death of the Creator at the hands of [[Lucifer]]. In his absence, the Condemnation was no longer active, implicitly restarting the war for the Throne of Creation as demons could return to their original divine forms.<ref name=abdielcope>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' Not while the Condemnation stands, it won't. It is undeniable proof that the Most High still sits upon the throne. / '''Khonsu:''' Does He? Then, how do you explain the Nahobino standing here before us? Are we to take it this God of yours deems him a worthy successor to the throne?|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref name=curse>{{Cite Game|quote='''Zeus:''' If the Creator’s dead, his throne ought to be free for the taking. At least, that’s how it should work… Bah! I’m sick of hearing babble from that winged wench and her automatons. / '''Odin:''' Long ago, the Creator, in his boundless arrogance, issued an edict of Condemnation, damning all gods to primitivity. This Condemnation forbade the existence of Nahobino outright, thus preventing any challenge to his reign. Oh, how I long to break free of this curse… But wait, are you not a Nahobino? How could you have broken the shackles that bind us?|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> However, this conflict was delayed for nearly two decades because the leader of [[Bethel]], [[Abdiel]], refused to accept the announcement of her Lord's defeat and declined to tell her allies the news.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' The Creator can never be defeated. But, were that even to be true… Surely He would rise up once more. Yes, we must await His glorious return. Until then, we join hands and guide our people. That is Bethel’s duty.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Further, even though he successfully overthrew the Creator, Lucifer never claimed the Throne, leaving it unoccupied.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Arioch''': Very soon, what divine spark may be left in this world will heave its final cry. The throne is now godless. The time to claim Knowledge and reform is at hand!|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Tao''': One side desires the throne for a land reborn anew, while the other pines for the world of old. Such a position of power cannot remain vacant for eternity. A leader must rise and take it. You must take it.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Zeus''': If the Creator’s dead, his throne ought to be free for the taking. At least, that’s how it should work… |title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Koshimizu''': The Throne of Creation lies at the pinnacle of Empyrean Heaven or simply the Empyrean, as it has become known. That is where the Creator would be now, were he not ousted by Lucifer, as was claimed. Only Nahobino are allowed in the Empyrean’s sacred space. As such, none have entered thus far.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> This meant that the vast majority of demonkind had no idea that the God of Law was no longer in power, and all of them continued to live under the angels' rule. This changed with the arrival of the [[Nahobino]], who became a living, breathing symbol of the Throne's vacancy to demons, and blatant blasphemy to the God of the angels.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Koshimizu:''' I had an inkling when you returned with Aogami, but it seems I was right. The Condemnation has been lifted after all, then.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
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Abdiel would attempt to reach an understanding with the Nahobino as they made large contributions to Bethel's fight against the armies of Chaos, but once the war reached it's climax, she was forced into a position where she could no longer turn a blind eye. Even through the world was no longer under threat by the Demon King Arioch, the city of Tokyo was still in danger. The version of the city that existed in the human world was in actuality a [[Shekinah Glory|substitute]] created by the God of Law while he was still alive because the original was sucked into [[Da'at (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Da'at]] during an event called the [[Conception]]. With the death of the Creator, not only did the Condemnation lose it's power, but so was this replica of Tokyo. In response, Bethel Japan led by prime minister [[Hayao Koshimizu]] believed that the best course of action was to declare their independence from the broader organization of Bethel and have their Nahobino claim the Throne of Creation to restore Tokyo. Shortly after, Bethel held a pandemonic summit attended by representatives of all of Bethel's branches. Here, the other major world powers: [[Odin]], [[Zeus]], [[Khonsu]], and [[Vasuki]] learned of the existence of the Nahobino and immediately understood the implication that the Creator was dead. In order to dissolve the problem, Abdiel decided that she could no longer bend the rules by cooperating with the Nahobino and attempted to execute him before the situation grew to a point where it could threaten the perceived authority of Bethel and the God of Law. However, she was unable to defeat them, inadvertently emboldening the other gods, who all quickly agreed to abandon Bethel as they began to contemplate the possibility of becoming a Nahobino and recreating the world. | Abdiel would attempt to reach an understanding with the Nahobino as they made large contributions to Bethel's fight against the armies of Chaos, but once the war reached it's climax, she was forced into a position where she could no longer turn a blind eye.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' Yet know this, Protagonist: to live as Nahobino is to live condemned. By virtue of their being, they threaten the natural holy order. The word of God is the only true path to save this world. Your very existence profanes your triumph. One day, I will have to decide whether the sin of your being must be judged.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Even through the world was no longer under threat by the Demon King Arioch, the city of Tokyo was still in danger. The version of the city that existed in the human world was in actuality a [[Shekinah Glory|substitute]] created by the God of Law while he was still alive because the original was sucked into [[Da'at (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Da'at]] during an event called the [[Conception]]. With the death of the Creator, not only did the Condemnation lose it's power, but so was this replica of Tokyo. In response, Bethel Japan led by prime minister [[Hayao Koshimizu]] believed that the best course of action was to declare their independence from the broader organization of Bethel and have their Nahobino claim the Throne of Creation to restore Tokyo.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Koshimizu:''' So the Demon King is dead, then. You're a credit to Bethel Japan... That was no small feat. / '''Ichiro:''' Yeah, Master Abdiel said that too! So... did we save Tokyo? Is the world safe now? / '''Koshimizu:''' No... I'd say the true battle is about to begin. / '''Ichiro:''' What... What do you mean? / '''Koshimizu:''' I said it before. The real Tokyo is long gone. This Tokyo is a sacred simulacrum, restored by the power of God. But its time is running out. The world is fracturing, collapsing. If this demonic conqueror in Aogami's report really did kill the Creator, all His divine miracles must be waning. Slaying the Demon King did much to protect the world at large. But Tokyo itself is now on the brink of destruction. / '''Ichiro:''' What!? / '''Koshimizu:''' So our course is clear. As of today, I will be declaring my independence from Bethel. / '''Yuzuru:''' You're leaving them? / '''Koshimizu:''' If we want to save Tokyo, we have only one option left: to take the throne of a Nahobino, and craft a new world. But Bethel HQ remains doggedly opposed to this. Which makes them our enemy, I'm afraid.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> Shortly after, Bethel held a pandemonic summit attended by representatives of all of Bethel's branches. Here, the other major world powers: [[Odin]], [[Zeus]], [[Khonsu]], and [[Vasuki]] learned of the existence of the Nahobino and immediately understood the implication that the Creator was dead.<ref name=abdielcope></ref><ref name=curse></ref> In order to dissolve the problem, Abdiel decided that she could no longer bend the rules by cooperating with the Nahobino and attempted to execute him before the situation grew to a point where it could threaten the perceived authority of Bethel and the God of Law.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' Hear me. Bethel's mission is to sustain this world, God's world... Any objections? / '''Zeus:''' Damn right there are! I say you cut the act and admit your "God" is dead and gone!|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' ...Very well. If his existence serves as blasphemy, I cannot remain in ignorance. Witness as I smite this aberration and blot out his sin from the earth!|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> However, she was unable to defeat them, inadvertently emboldening the other gods, who all quickly agreed to abandon Bethel as they began to contemplate the possibility of becoming a Nahobino and recreating the world.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Abdiel:''' Impossible... How could I have fallen? / '''Odin:''' So this is the power meant for us... Not bad, Nahobino. God was right to be afraid. Perhaps I, too, will seek out my old Knowledge. / '''Khonsu:''' And so were our ties to Bethel severed. When we next meet, it shall be as adversaries. May none be so foolish as to cross me. / '''Vasuki:''' I must inform Lord Shiva of this new... development. / '''Zeus:''' Well, I'm done.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
This ultimately led to a full-scale war in the [[Taito (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Taito]] ward, where the [[Temple of Eternity|Temple]] holding the portal to the [[Empyrean]] could be found. Odin, Zeus, and Vasuki each held a key required to access the portal and gathered their respective armies for a chance to steal the keys from their rivals, but all three would eventually be defeated by the Nahobino. After passing [[Metatron]]'s trial to judge his worthiness, the Nahobino finally reached the entrance to the Empyrean through the guidance from the deceased [[Tao Isonokami]], now reincarnated as a [[Goddess of Creation]]. Inside were multiple humans he met across his journey in Da'at now accompanied by the demons whose Knowledge they held, fighting each other for their claim to the Throne: [[Ichiro Dazai]] and the now fallen angel [[Abdiel]], who believed that the only way to preserve God's law was to break it by becoming Nahobino, [[Yuzuru Atsuta]] and prime minister Hayao Koshimizu, also known as the [[Amatsukami]] member [[Tsukuyomi]], who believed that the Creator and his followers could not be trusted to defend their home, and [[Shohei Yakumo]] and the mother goddess [[Nuwa]], who believed that no demon should be allowed to decide humanity's future. | This ultimately led to a full-scale war in the [[Taito (Shin Megami Tensei V)|Taito]] ward, where the [[Temple of Eternity|Temple]] holding the portal to the [[Empyrean]] could be found. Odin, Zeus, and Vasuki each held a key required to access the portal and gathered their respective armies for a chance to steal the keys from their rivals, but all three would eventually be defeated by the Nahobino. After passing [[Metatron]]'s trial to judge his worthiness, the Nahobino finally reached the entrance to the Empyrean through the guidance from the deceased [[Tao Isonokami]], now reincarnated as a [[Goddess of Creation]]. Inside were multiple humans he met across his journey in Da'at now accompanied by the demons whose Knowledge they held, fighting each other for their claim to the Throne: [[Ichiro Dazai]] and the now fallen angel [[Abdiel]], who believed that the only way to preserve God's law was to break it by becoming Nahobino, [[Yuzuru Atsuta]] and prime minister Hayao Koshimizu, also known as the [[Amatsukami]] member [[Tsukuyomi]], who believed that the Creator and his followers could not be trusted to defend their home, and [[Shohei Yakumo]] and the mother goddess [[Nuwa]], who believed that no demon should be allowed to decide humanity's future. | ||
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Once all of the protagonist's competition for the Throne are defeated, if they choose to claim it instead of destroy it, Lucifer will reveal himself to them along with the secrets he learned upon defeating the Creator. Following the rebirth of the world, another Da'at will eventually be formed, sparking a resurgence of the battle of the gods for the Throne of Creation. This will ultimately lead to the death of the current Nahobino holding the Throne and the subsequent recreation of the world by another in an endless cycle. However, Lucifer offers an alternative: defeat him and consume his Knowledge. He claims that this will give the Nahobino the ability to free the universe from the eternal cycle, but ultimately, it is left unclear whether his plan will be truly successful.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Lucifer''': As the Lord of Chaos, I defeated the Creator, consumed his Knowledge, and became more than He could possibly imagine. It was then I came to understand this world. Allow me to share what I'd learned. Following the world's recreation, a new Da'at will eventually appear, and soon after the gods will rise up to claim the throne. Battle after battle, you sought to purge demons from this world. But they will come slithering back, as they always do. This endless cycle is the result of a spatial governing phenomenon known as the "Mandala System." Do you not wish to be free of such restrictions? Do you not wish to be free from Mandala's eternal machinations? Long have I searched for a way to truly be free. At last, I have found but one possibility. End me. Consume my Knowledge. And with it, wrest this world from the Mandala's endless eons. This is the reason for my transcendence.[{{Exp|[[True Humanity]] Ending}}]|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Lucifer''': As the Lord of Chaos, I defeated the Creator, consumed his Knowledge, and became more than He could possibly imagine. It was then I came to understand this world. Allow me to share what I'd learned. Following the world's recreation, a new Da'at will eventually appear, and soon after the gods will rise up to claim the throne. At which time, the Nahobino of that world will destroy you, and the throne will once again receive a new ruler. This endless cycle is the result of a spatial governing phenomenon known as the "Mandala System." Do you not wish to be free of such restrictions? Do you not wish to be free from Mandala's eternal machinations? Long have I searched for a way to truly be free. At last, I have found but one possibility. End me. Consume my Knowledge. And with it, wrest this world from the Mandala's endless eons. This is the reason for my transcendence.[{{Exp|[[Preservation]] Ending}}]|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Goko''': And thus ended the world of man. With the new ruler came a new world order. It was an order akin to the world of old, and yet it was altogether different. Desires of a world free from demons, of a never-ending cycle of creation at last being broken had led to this moment. But all things must eventually come to an end. Could the world truly exist apart from Mandala? Only the Great Will knows what lies in store. Only the cosmos know what tomorrow will bring.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | Once all of the protagonist's competition for the Throne are defeated, if they choose to claim it instead of destroy it, Lucifer will reveal himself to them along with the secrets he learned upon defeating the Creator. Following the rebirth of the world, another Da'at will eventually be formed, sparking a resurgence of the battle of the gods for the Throne of Creation. This will ultimately lead to the death of the current Nahobino holding the Throne and the subsequent recreation of the world by another in an endless cycle. However, Lucifer offers an alternative: defeat him and consume his Knowledge. He claims that this will give the Nahobino the ability to free the universe from the eternal cycle, but ultimately, it is left unclear whether his plan will be truly successful.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Lucifer''': As the Lord of Chaos, I defeated the Creator, consumed his Knowledge, and became more than He could possibly imagine. It was then I came to understand this world. Allow me to share what I'd learned. Following the world's recreation, a new Da'at will eventually appear, and soon after the gods will rise up to claim the throne. Battle after battle, you sought to purge demons from this world. But they will come slithering back, as they always do. This endless cycle is the result of a spatial governing phenomenon known as the "Mandala System." Do you not wish to be free of such restrictions? Do you not wish to be free from Mandala's eternal machinations? Long have I searched for a way to truly be free. At last, I have found but one possibility. End me. Consume my Knowledge. And with it, wrest this world from the Mandala's endless eons. This is the reason for my transcendence.[{{Exp|[[True Humanity]] Ending}}]|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Lucifer''': As the Lord of Chaos, I defeated the Creator, consumed his Knowledge, and became more than He could possibly imagine. It was then I came to understand this world. Allow me to share what I'd learned. Following the world's recreation, a new Da'at will eventually appear, and soon after the gods will rise up to claim the throne. At which time, the Nahobino of that world will destroy you, and the throne will once again receive a new ruler. This endless cycle is the result of a spatial governing phenomenon known as the "Mandala System." Do you not wish to be free of such restrictions? Do you not wish to be free from Mandala's eternal machinations? Long have I searched for a way to truly be free. At last, I have found but one possibility. End me. Consume my Knowledge. And with it, wrest this world from the Mandala's endless eons. This is the reason for my transcendence.[{{Exp|[[Preservation]] Ending}}]|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref><ref>{{Cite Game|quote='''Goko''': And thus ended the world of man. With the new ruler came a new world order. It was an order akin to the world of old, and yet it was altogether different. Desires of a world free from demons, of a never-ending cycle of creation at last being broken had led to this moment. But all things must eventually come to an end. Could the world truly exist apart from Mandala? Only the Great Will knows what lies in store. Only the cosmos know what tomorrow will bring.|title={{link|game|smt5}}|developer=ATLUS|publisher=|platform=|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
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