Due to the pressure of the Mongols, Tekfur Yason imposes heavy taxes, causing the people of Yarhisar to take shelter with Osman Bey. Nikola also finds out about Simon and Petrus being captured by Osman and kills Simon after realising Osman is using him. Refusing Togay's demand to turn over the refugees, Osman Bey causes the Byzantine-Mongol alliance to be re-established. While Togay plans a major operation against Kayı Tribe, Malhun Hatun, who wants to take Osman's side in this war, confronts her father, Umur Bey.