Driven by a pressing need to secure funding for his latest enterprise, Hakan stumbled upon a seemingly charmed shirt, one that held the promise of considerable value.

Hakan struggled to accept the tale of the Protector. Though instructed to remain where he was, lest the Immortal find him, he slipped away in search of Memo.

Reaching the given address to rendezvous with the man guarding the ring, Hakan and Zeynep discovered a dilapidated house standing alone amidst an empty landscape.

The start of Hakan’s employment coincided with a celebratory gathering honoring Faysal Erdem’s triumph in securing the Hagia Sophia project. Elsewhere, Zeynep pursued a trail of subtle indications, determined to locate the stone.

As Hakan journeyed to the Princes’ Islands seeking insight into his history, Zeynep and Kemal made their way toward Mimar Sinan’s Mausoleum, searching for the stone.

Torn between the burgeoning affection he felt and the weighty responsibilities of his office, Hakan wrestled with a difficult choice. Following the departure of Emir for his family estate, Kemal set off on a quest to locate the missing dagg…

Lacking the leisure to craft an alternative approach around the museum’s defenses, Zeynep yielded to Hakan’s proposal, despite its inherent dangers.

Zeynep turned to Timur, needing his assistance regarding her father. Meanwhile, Faysal Erdem voiced his disapproval of Mazhar’s behavior lately. And Leyla found herself wrestling with uncertainty concerning her connection with Hakan.

As they escorted him from the scene of the incident, Hakan noticed something he hadn't anticipated. Driven by a need to understand the Immortal, Kemal jeopardized his position—and incurred a far greater cost.

Consumed by love, Hakan cast aside his rigorous training and the solemn obligations of his role as Protector. Leyla revealed to him that the blood of an Immortal held within it a hidden power.