When Vizier Saladin arrives at the Caliph's Palace, Karategin and his allies are surrounded, accused of burning the palace. Rakif, backed by the Caliph, aims to create chaos in Cairo with Bedouin Nizar's help, inciting terror and rallying support from Crusaders. Karategin must escape judgment, Mawdud journeys to Cairo on Nureddin's order, and Saladin faces numerous enemies united against him. Will Saladin find solace by the Nile or succumb to his foes?