Ismihan does not reconsider her choice, and Usman takes Mesut to the castle. Usman protects Bala and Sheikh. Ismihan is targeted by an Ottoman spy who is brandishing arrows. Ismihan and everyone who backs her, according to Usman, will soon regret it. Usman asks Ismihan for permission to leave the fortress and declares that he will never give up. Usman is staying put, according to Ismihan. The Sultan finally arrives at the castle with Kantakuzenos and stops everyone. Kumral attempts to heal the villagers with some remedies, but to no avail. Maruhan instructed his soldiers to check Marta’s stores and declared that he would discover the source of the poison. The Sultan commands the arrest of Alps and instructs the soldiers to cease.
Ismihan, according to Usman, has different ideas. Then a soldier reports that Usman has been called by the Sultan to the dungeon. The Sultan made the incorrect choice, according to Kantakzenos, and he needs to capture Usman. Ismihan soothes Kantakzenos and promises to assist him. Olof and Kantakuzenos agree to enter the castle covertly at night. All of Usman’s offences, according to the Sultan, are known, and the court will execute him. Usman asserts that Konya is vulnerable and the Sultan is merely attempting to conceal the truth. After Usman is put to death, the Sultan promises to transport Aladdin to Konya. Usman reacted angrily at the Sultan’s proposal, claiming that Aladdin could not be taken by force. Sheikh explains what transpired at the castle to Marhan when he gets back to town. Marhun
How do you combat lies that your enemies spread? What action against Turks would Oluf take in response? What will the next fight be like? How may annoyance be used to serve the cause of war? What would the new rivalry between Muslims and Turks entail?
