Sultan Mehmed summons Çandarlı to the palace, unaware that his downfall is approaching as Zağanos plots against him. Capturing Notaras, Zağanos sets a trap to expose Çandarlı, ensuring Mehmed witnesses everything. Meanwhile, Vlad reunites with Mehmed and becomes part of his plans. Mehmed dispatches Evrenosoğlu and Bali to confront Pontus, the force behind Agamemnon, but they fall into an ambush. Çepni warrior Şamil rescues them, allowing Evrenosoğlu to demand answers from the Pontic emperor in Mehmed’s name. Now, the emperor must decide whether to submit to the Ottomans or resist in defiance.