I don't think even Q knows exactly where it is leading. That is our part of the plan, ultimately.
For eons, humanity has been shackled and harassed by cabal structures. For eons, lies and carefully filtered truths have governed perception, even of people who believe they have it all.
The "ritual," in a sense is a new Genesis… Neon Genesis (Evangelion). It is a time for the washing away of the old evils and setting course for a new era… Which will, no doubt, have its own evils and challenges, that is why it is important that the lessons be written into the soul of humanity going forward.
Thankfully, we didn't have to rely on a 14 year old introvert with Daddy issues to save the day. … I think, at least.