Osman Bey and Yakup Bey rush to Kestel to rescue their captive children, Orhan and Mehmet. The Tekfur of Kestel demands castles in exchange for their release. Yakup Bey agrees, but Osman Bey opposes, aiming to rescue the children and conquer Kestel. Yakup Bey blames Osman for Mehmet's capture, urging him to find the palace traitor. Alaeddin informs Malhun Hatun that Holofira is the traitor, possibly influenced by Vasilis. Orhan and Mehmet endure torture in Kestel Castle, unaware that Master Gera is behind Tekfur Makranos. Bala Hatun confronts Saadet Hatun, refusing to surrender the castles and imprisoning Saadet and Gonca. Yakup Bey negotiates with the Tekfur, potentially defying Osman Bey's stance. The situation escalates as Osman Bey must decide his next move.