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君を 生かしておくわけにはいかないよ|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | 君を 生かしておくわけにはいかないよ|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
As the Messiah would eventually have to gain the respect and admiration of the people, a sacrificial tool in the form of a False-Messiah was created. Giving him the name Daleth, this False-Messiah was designed to look similar to [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|Hero]]<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=救世主計画のプロトタイプ4号。名はヘブル語の “4”または“扉” の意味である。 救世主アレフの咬ませ犬として、センターに用意された反救世主。しかしグリーンを基調としたデザインは、前作の主人公ザ・ヒーローと同じだ。 これは、どちらも救世主になりうることを示唆しているのだろう。 実際にアレフと剣を交え、正攻法ではかなわぬと悟ると、 惚れ薬の“浮気草の露” を使い、 骨抜きにしようと企むが、 協力者のアヌーンから薬をかけられ、彼女にベタ惚れになる。 以後は、 救世主となる野望を捨て、彼女と共に暮らした。 FATMANのロシアンルーレットの際、 再び相見えることがある。アヌーンを守るため、強いアクマを手に入れようと、奮闘しているのだ。|des=|chapter=|book={{link|book|KKW3}}|publyear=|author=|publisher=|lang=Japanese|volume=|edition=|page=exposition 23|transl=|isbn=4-7753-0609-X}}</ref> and was meant to be defeated by the Messiah, with the spectacle of the fight serving to increase the latter's popularity.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=ダレスは 救世主の | As the Messiah would eventually have to gain the respect and admiration of the people, a sacrificial tool in the form of a False-Messiah was created. Giving him the name Daleth, this False-Messiah was designed to look similar to the [[Hero (Shin Megami Tensei)|Hero]]<ref>{{Cite Book|quote=救世主計画のプロトタイプ4号。名はヘブル語の “4”または“扉” の意味である。 救世主アレフの咬ませ犬として、センターに用意された反救世主。しかしグリーンを基調としたデザインは、前作の主人公ザ・ヒーローと同じだ。 これは、どちらも救世主になりうることを示唆しているのだろう。 実際にアレフと剣を交え、正攻法ではかなわぬと悟ると、 惚れ薬の“浮気草の露” を使い、 骨抜きにしようと企むが、 協力者のアヌーンから薬をかけられ、彼女にベタ惚れになる。 以後は、 救世主となる野望を捨て、彼女と共に暮らした。 FATMANのロシアンルーレットの際、 再び相見えることがある。アヌーンを守るため、強いアクマを手に入れようと、奮闘しているのだ。|des=|chapter=|book={{link|book|KKW3}}|publyear=|author=|publisher=|lang=Japanese|volume=|edition=|page=exposition 23|transl=|isbn=4-7753-0609-X}}</ref> and was meant to be defeated by the Messiah, with the spectacle of the fight serving to increase the latter's popularity.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=ダレスは 救世主の | ||
カリスマを高めるために倒される | カリスマを高めるために倒される | ||
アンチ・メシア|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> To make the conflict that would spark between the two Messiahs seem authentic, Daleth was first aged up to childhood to make him more susceptible to manipulation and then trained to develop his combat skills.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Temple Knight:''' Let's stop the combat training for now. Now you should go listen to the Bishop's theological lecture.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> He would also be made to attend lectures held by the Center Bishop that centered around the prophecy about the Messiah, which in reality was fabricated by the Center, where the Bishop would make sure to impress upon Daleth the idea that he himself was the Messiah.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Daleth:''' So the Messiah is strong, right?<br/>'''Bishop:''' Yes ....Just like...you, Lord Daleth.<br/>'''Daleth:''' Hmm...|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> Daleth would soon be aged up to adulthood and be told about the final part of the Messiah's prophecy, in which after the Messiah emerged from the wilderness to help the people,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Bishop:''' Well...he'll have to be penniless, to start with. He'll emerge all alone from the wilderness, helping the people...becoming more and more famous, bit by bit.<br/>'''Daleth:''' I see, I see.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> the False-Messiah would appear to challenge the true Messiah for his own personal interests. The two would fight and the true Messiah would prevail, completing the prophecy. This causes Daleth to view the False-Messiah's defeat as his ultimate goal,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Bishop:''' And then the fight with the false Messiah that appears...<br/>'''Daleth:''' False Messiah?<br/>'''Bishop:''' Yes. A false Messiah with a grudge against the true Messiah, scheming to increase his own fame will appear. That is what is written in the prophecy.<br/>'''Daleth:''' A false Messiah...<br/>'''Bishop:''' And when the true Messiah defeats the false Messiah, he will have overcome his final trial, and the people will all revere him as a true hero.<br/>'''Daleth:''' So defeating the false Messiah is the ultimate goal...|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> convincing him to finally escape the Center to follow in the prophecy's footsteps, unknowingly acting according to the Messiah Project's grand plan. As an extra precaution, Daleth was also monitored to ensure that he would survive until the time came for him to be defeated by the Messiah.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Bishop:''' No, there is a following to the prophecy... "Messiah will eventually beat the impostor and bring salvation to the people". The true Messiah defeats the false Messiah, and with that the Messiah Project is completed. He is charged with an important mission. ...But, it is a mission for him to be knocked down.<br/>'''Zayin:''' The Anti-Messiah...<br/>'''Bishop:''' As expected, you understand. Well then, Zayin, I would like to ask a favor... The people are seeking fulfillment of the prophecy. In other words, the prophecy refers to a plan to save the people? Also, in order to fulfill the plan...<br/>'''Zayin:''' I have to protect him?<br/>'''Bishop:''' Yes. However, don't be conspicuous.<br/>'''Zayin:''' I understand. I will watch him as a Temple Knight from the shadows. ...Until the day when the true Messiah will beat him will come.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> | アンチ・メシア|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> To make the conflict that would spark between the two Messiahs seem authentic, Daleth was first aged up to childhood to make him more susceptible to manipulation and then trained to develop his combat skills.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Temple Knight:''' Let's stop the combat training for now. Now you should go listen to the Bishop's theological lecture.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> He would also be made to attend lectures held by the Center Bishop that centered around the prophecy about the Messiah, which in reality was fabricated by the Center, where the Bishop would make sure to impress upon Daleth the idea that he himself was the Messiah.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Daleth:''' So the Messiah is strong, right?<br/>'''Bishop:''' Yes ....Just like...you, Lord Daleth.<br/>'''Daleth:''' Hmm...|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> Daleth would soon be aged up to adulthood and be told about the final part of the Messiah's prophecy, in which after the Messiah emerged from the wilderness to help the people,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Bishop:''' Well...he'll have to be penniless, to start with. He'll emerge all alone from the wilderness, helping the people...becoming more and more famous, bit by bit.<br/>'''Daleth:''' I see, I see.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> the False-Messiah would appear to challenge the true Messiah for his own personal interests. The two would fight and the true Messiah would prevail, completing the prophecy. This causes Daleth to view the False-Messiah's defeat as his ultimate goal,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Bishop:''' And then the fight with the false Messiah that appears...<br/>'''Daleth:''' False Messiah?<br/>'''Bishop:''' Yes. A false Messiah with a grudge against the true Messiah, scheming to increase his own fame will appear. That is what is written in the prophecy.<br/>'''Daleth:''' A false Messiah...<br/>'''Bishop:''' And when the true Messiah defeats the false Messiah, he will have overcome his final trial, and the people will all revere him as a true hero.<br/>'''Daleth:''' So defeating the false Messiah is the ultimate goal...|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> convincing him to finally escape the Center to follow in the prophecy's footsteps, unknowingly acting according to the Messiah Project's grand plan. As an extra precaution, Daleth was also monitored to ensure that he would survive until the time came for him to be defeated by the Messiah.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote='''Bishop:''' No, there is a following to the prophecy... "Messiah will eventually beat the impostor and bring salvation to the people". The true Messiah defeats the false Messiah, and with that the Messiah Project is completed. He is charged with an important mission. ...But, it is a mission for him to be knocked down.<br/>'''Zayin:''' The Anti-Messiah...<br/>'''Bishop:''' As expected, you understand. Well then, Zayin, I would like to ask a favor... The people are seeking fulfillment of the prophecy. In other words, the prophecy refers to a plan to save the people? Also, in order to fulfill the plan...<br/>'''Zayin:''' I have to protect him?<br/>'''Bishop:''' Yes. However, don't be conspicuous.<br/>'''Zayin:''' I understand. I will watch him as a Temple Knight from the shadows. ...Until the day when the true Messiah will beat him will come.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> | ||
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君の見はり役……|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | 君の見はり役……|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
Eventually, Mekata grew disturbed with the Messiah Project, and after finding out it was his daughter Hiroko that was chosen to be the Messiah's surrogate, finally decided to rebel against it, working with his fellow scientist Hanada, who was tired of his research being restricted by the Center<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote=If the Center does not approve of my experiments, I will continue them, even if I'll have to escape...|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> | Eventually, Mekata grew disturbed with the Messiah Project, and after finding out it was his daughter Hiroko that was chosen to be the Messiah's surrogate, finally decided to rebel against it, working with his fellow scientist Hanada, who was tired of his research being restricted by the Center,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote=If the Center does not approve of my experiments, I will continue them, even if I'll have to escape...|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> to sabotage it. They took Aleph and wiped the fake memories and loyalty to the Center that had been implanted in him,<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=|translquote=I tweaked the personality forming part of the training program, and deleted loyalty to the Center from the program.|title=SMT2|developer=Atlus|publisher=Atlus|version=GBA|lang=|transl=MEGATEN_ALBERT}}</ref> and were planning to do the same with the other experiments, but were unable to reach them before the Center discovered their scheme, forcing them to cut their losses and escape only with Aleph in tow, causing an explosion after to get away without detection.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=目加田：私も センターの命令に | ||
何のうたがいもなく 従っていたが… | 何のうたがいもなく 従っていたが… | ||
このメシア・プロジェクトには | このメシア・プロジェクトには | ||
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|title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | |title=Shin Megami Tensei II|developer=|publisher=Atlus|platform=SFC|version=|lang=|transl=}}</ref> | ||
At the end of the game, if Aleph is on the Neutral route, Zayin explains to him the truth of God's promised Messiah; That there was never going to be one. God never had any intention of sending a Messiah onto Tokyo Millennium. Instead, once He discovered the existence of the Messiah Project, he sent the soul of his tool of judgment, [[Satan]], into one of the humans in the project, which ended up being Zayin. Being an incarnation of Satan, Zayin was called not to follow the Center's orders, but to deliver God's judgment on the Archangels, demonkind, and humanity.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=ザイン：……神は | At the end of the game, if Aleph is on the Neutral route, Zayin explains to him the truth of God's promised Messiah; That there was never going to be one. God never had any intention of sending a Messiah onto Tokyo Millennium. Instead, once He discovered the existence of the Messiah Project, he sent the soul of his tool of judgment, [[Satan]], into one of the humans in the project, which ended up being Zayin. Being an incarnation of Satan, Zayin was called not to follow the Center's orders, but to deliver God's judgment on the [[Archangels (Group)|Archangels]], demonkind, and humanity.<ref>{{Cite Game|quote=ザイン：……神は | ||
TOKYOミレニアムを見捨てていた | TOKYOミレニアムを見捨てていた | ||
今の人間が いる限り 理想の世界は | 今の人間が いる限り 理想の世界は | ||