At Dimitria Castle, Zaganos’ Ottoman force encountered opposition. When all hope was gone, Sultan Mehmed showed up, rallied his men, and gave the order for a last assault with the goal of winning. Mehmed’s determination to shield his kingdom from corrupt ideologies presents a fresh problem for the Hurufis, who are occupying supplies and disseminating propaganda in the city.
Mara gets Mehmed’s approval for her scheme to use Hala Sultan to subvert Byzantium. After hearing from his mother Helena the reason behind the castle’s destruction, Konstantinos intends to make an example by administering a severe punishment.