Synopsis

Osman resolved to employ Tekfur Aris as bait, hoping to ensnare Nikola. But Togay intercepted him, slaying Aris and thus providing Nikola with a plausible reason to maintain Malhun’s captivity. Nikola also eliminated Zülfikar Derviş, Osman's informant in İnegöl. To gain the favor of Ömer Bey, who desired to sell him horses for the purpose of infiltrating and conquering the castle, Nikola released Malhun. The horse sale inflamed Osman, who commanded the horses be seized. Separately, Togay ambushe