Mehmed is sentenced to lose his hand but is spared when Hristo, impressed by Ottoman justice, withdraws his case. This marks the beginning of Hristo's transformation. Mehmed, eager to usher in a new era, informs his viziers and sets his sights on western conquests. Meanwhile, Fatıma is given to Saltuk, and wedding preparations commence, but an unexpected stranger leads Fatıma into a new adventure, prompting Saltuk to search for her. In the harem, Mara bids farewell as she returns to Serbia with a new duty assigned by Sultan Mehmed, signaling the end of new beginnings within the palace.