Sultan Orhan formally declares war on İlhanlı by killing the envoy to Temurtaş. Demirhan Bey challenges him, claiming he does not recognize Orhan Bey’s state, igniting new tensions on the battlefield. Although Şahinşah Bey proclaims his allegiance, it remains unclear whether this is sincere or the beginning of a new scheme. On the Asporça–Nilüfer front, Asporça narrowly survives a life-threatening situation thanks to Sultan Orhan, yet Nilüfer Hatun’s growing hostility escalates the cold war between the two women.

In İznik, Asporça gathers his army and decides to ally with Temurtaş against Orhan Bey, while Flavius’s role in this plan remains uncertain. Bursa transforms into a festive hub with Orhan Bey’s declaration of sultanate, yet he is determined to relentlessly confront his enemies and respond firmly to border attacks, preparing his lords and army for campaign. The question remains: can Sultan Orhan unravel all the schemes behind him and defeat his foes?