Satan IS the highest form of God, who came back to Hell to stop the madness. I think they have some say in this. Self and pride are two diferent things.
True self is freedom of pride which is faulse self.
I come first', but true self says 'I will die for you'. True self never even has to stand alone. Oblivian is for those who choose it. He who brings out the starry host one by one, and calls them each by name. I think they have some say in this.