Mehmed, having executed the Byzantine ambassador, announces his goal and demands immediate preparations, instructing Urban to expedite his work. He sends Zağanos Pasha to implement a justice revolution and prepare for conquest, but Zağanos returns unsuccessful. Determined, Mehmed plans to personally convince Hızır Çelebi. Gülşah suspects Mihriban of betrayal and informs Hala Sultan. Hala Sultan must convince Gülşah, while Mara, mistrusting Hala Sultan, pursues her, leading to a confrontation. Konstantinos seeks to halt the fortress construction, with Sfrancis suggesting a raid involving Orhan. The Balinese working on the fortress face potential attacks, raising questions about their ability to resist.