

Despite numerous challenges, Karadin Castle becomes Kayı property. Alaeddin Bey is exposed to danger during the conquest. Commander Lucas devises a plan to find and exploit the weaknesses of Osman Bey and Karesi Bey, aiming to set them against each other. Lucas, holding sacred relics, plans to use them as leverage. Osman Bey's tribe is alarmed when the relics are stolen, and he confronts Lucas. The fight for Karadin Castle ensues with Begüm Hatun and Bayhan Bey vying for control, while Bala Hatun remains disinterested. Holofira, under Lucas's orders, arrives uninvited at the celebration, rekindling her love with Orhan Bey, who proposes marriage. Saruca and Yusuf compete for Fatma Hatun's affection. During Gonca Hatun's difficult childbirth, Begüm and Hazal Hatun clash, with Begüm accusing Hazal of poisoning her.
Osman Bey, now leading a state, aims to unify the Turks under his banner, and influence border principalities. Bayhan Bey and his rival Begüm Hatun attend Osman Bey's wedding, possibly revealing intentions towards his daughter, Fatma Hatun. The arrival of the Caliph's vizier Emir Ömer stirs tension, his purpose unknown to Osman. Emir Ömer secretly informs Karesi Bey of the theft of sacred relics, prompting Karesi to seek them out and offer allegiance to Osman Bey. As Osman expands his territory, Byzantine hopes rest on Commander Lucas, who holds the sacred relics and plots against the Turks. Lucas tries to recruit Holofira, impacting her and Orhan Bey’s paths. Alaeddin Bey is imprisoned in a castle as Osman continues his conquests, facing Lucas's schemes.