Initially, no one believes the demons or the decrees are real until the executions become public.

The demons are violent and ruthless when fulfilling the prophecy.

But thanks to Jung Jin-soo and New Truth, the executions began to be perceived as divine intervention.

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Unlike Jin-soo who inspired loyalty from his followers because he was beloved, Jeong-chil ruled New Truth with fear.

The New Truth under Jeong-chils leadership was extremely powerful.

They controlled every aspect of society including the Arrowhead, and televised all executions the organization was aware of.

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They created a studio in their building where they would film the execution.

It was against New Truths rules to keep a decree a secret.

However, keeping a demonstration secret would be considered as breaking the New Truths law.

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However,the New Truth ended up discovering what Sodo was up to.

Hye-jin was integral in letting the world know that the New Truth controlled the world through violence and intimidation.

They planned to have a private demonstration and kill the babys parents, but all three of them escaped.

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The New Truth leaders convince him that he is the Messiah who was chosen to rectify Gods mistake.

Although there areseveral theories aboutHellboundseason 1, the demon attacks remain a mystery.

The demons have another reason for murdering people that can’t be explained by divine intervention.

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Further, one of the people who received the death decree was resurrected.

Unlike most people, Young-jae doesn’t believe what the New Truth has been telling people about divine intervention.

His life is turned upside down when his newborn baby receives the death decree.