: Rachel initially views God through a traditional lens, believing suicide is a sin and that she needs a "God" to judge and end her life.
A major theme in the series is the concept of "God" as a source of salvation and validation. Satsuriku no Tenshi
: The character Abraham Gray treats the entire building as a testing ground for human nature, using hallucinogenics and trials to push Rachel toward a "confession" of her true self. Character Arcs and Shared Trauma : Rachel initially views God through a traditional
The narrative's foundation is built on a bizarre, mutual dependency. Rachel, who awakens with amnesia and a profound desire to die, strikes a deal with Zack: she will help him use her intelligence to escape the building if he promises to kill her once they are free. This creates a unique dynamic where the protagonist's survival is only a means to achieve her own death, while the serial killer becomes her protector to ensure he can eventually fulfill his role as her executioner. Shifting Gods and Existentialism Character Arcs and Shared Trauma The narrative's foundation
Angels of Death: The Clunky Existentialism of a Serial Killer
: As the story progresses, Rachel’s devotion shifts from an abstract deity to Zack himself. She begins to view him as her personal "God" because he holds the power over her life and death.
The series thrives on the development of its leads, who are both "broken" in different ways: