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Father.
How did this happen to you?
I will pray to God for you.
Bell ringer, always pray to God.
However,
I haven't seen you at church in a long while.
It's a long story, Father.
I've been feeding the orphans with the help of Ertuğrul Bey.
I've been spending most of my time with those children.
Where are they?
Don't you know, Father?
Söğüt is full of orphan children.
Soon, there will be more than just orphans in Söğüt.
What did you say?
Nothing.
Should I call Ertuğrul Bey? He may be able to send us a healer.
No, he must be busy with work. I can't have him worrying about me.
Don't say that. He will get mad at me.
He will ask me why I didn't tell him that the only priest in Söğüt fell sick.
He will be furious. Drink this.
Very well.
Then call Ertuğrul Bey for me.
Sure.
Yes, Father, right away.
Right away.
İlbilge.
Thank you.
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
If you need anything, have Sırma help you.
You are but a visitor here now.
Now I am considered a visitor in the tribe that I was born in?
This is your true home.
But don't forget...
you will become the wife of the Kayi Tribe's bey.
A part of you is still here.
But you belong there.
Now, let us go to Söğüt.
May I enter, my bey?
Come in, Yınal.
What's wrong?
They attacked the caravansary, my bey.
They left no Mongols alive there.
What about Emir Bahattin?
They killed him, too.
Who would dare do that?
First they steal the taxes, then they kill the Mongols.
And to top it all off, they killed Emir Bahattin.
Who is doing all this?
The beys of other Turkish tribes are anxious too.
They asked to meet Ertuğrul Bey as soon as possible.
They are on their way to the inn.
-This is no time to be lying around. -Brother.
Brother.
I'm all right.
Go, prepare yourselves.
Go ahead.
We will join the meeting, Yınal.
We must.
Who are you?
Did Ertuğrul Bey only send the two of you?
It is only us for now.
Where is the ambassador?
He's waiting for you, we will take you to him.
Good.
Let's go, then.
Give us the letter first. We will keep it.
Emir Bahattin was murdered.
What now? This can't end well.
-He's right. -He's right.
Welcome, my bey.
Thank you, Dumrul.
-Have they arrived? -Yes, my bey.
They're waiting for you inside.
Ertuğrul Bey.
My Bey, the priest is unwell.
He's bedridden.
He's all alone. I can't leave his side.
He wanted me to tell you, and believed that you'd surely help him.
Dumrul, send for healers right away. Have them care for the priest.
I will visit him once the meeting is over.
The Margrave Ertuğrul Bey!
-Welcome, Ertuğrul Bey. -Welcome, Ertuğrul Bey.
Thank you, everyone.
Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.
You may sit.
So, you wanted to discuss.
I'm listening.
The situation is worsening by the day, Ertuğrul Bey.
We've had enough already.
That heathen Dragos is causing enough trouble already.
And we lost the Mongol taxes as well.
Now Emir Bahattin was killed. What's going on, Ertuğrul Bey?
What caused Emir Bahattin's death was his relationship with the Mongols.
Our nation is in such grave danger that...
the Mongols appoint the vizier to their liking,
and kill whoever they want to, putting anyone they like in any position.
They will soon find a replacement for Bahattin.
We're going through hard times, but it will have no effect on our lands.
How are you going to keep the confusion at bay, Ertuğrul Bey?
And you gave the taxes to the heathens as ransom money.
What about that? Those Mongols will come asking for taxes again.
Yes.
I'm responsible for your taxes.
I will arrange everything myself.
No one will have to pay a single coin.
The Mongols only care about the tax.
Once it's taken care of, they will not trouble our lands.
They will not tarnish our security.
You talk of security, but...
Beybolat Bey was poisoned, Ertuğrul Bey.
So, Beybolat took the poison.
I need to put an end to Ertuğrul's life before this comes to light.
How can we be safe when the grand leader of the Umuroğlu tribe can be poisoned?
May I enter, Ertuğrul Bey?
Come in, sit.
Excuse my intrusion, everyone.
I went through a grave danger.
That's why I was late.
We've heard, Beybolat Bey.
We were talking about it.
Beybolat Bey and I have talked about this matter.
He has no second thoughts either.
Since Dragos feels that we are getting closer to him,
he's at a loss.
We will soon get a hold of him.
My only concern is that taxes and gold won't suffice to deal with the Mongols.
At this rate, we won't be able to deal with that heathen Dragos either.
We came to this land for conquest, but we are in huge distress.
If you are going to despair in hard times,
you might as well curl up in your beds instead of requesting a meeting.
Is this the extent of your leadership?
Come on, then.
Take us to the leader of the envoys.
This is the end for you.
We will take it from here.
What's the meaning of this?
Traitor!
How could you do this?
Did you think you could fool us?
We have eyes and ears everywhere!
Then we shall carve out those eyes, and slice off those ears!
You've been living between the Byzantine on one side
and the Mongols on the other side.
Has anything bad ever happened to your tribes?
Have you ever lost a single tent?
Who suffered poverty?
We meant you no offense, Ertuğrul Bey.
You are right.
However, we are just terribly confused.
We have no idea what's going to happen.
We've been caught up in fog many times before.
We've pulled through many troubles.
Have we ever failed to lead you out of the fog?
We need allies that would give up their lives and possessions.
Not cowering at the first sight of hardship.
You will come to me first and foremost whenever you are in trouble.
Righting those wrongs is my duty.
And your duty is to stand upright by my side in times of hardship.
We are surrounded by enemies on all fronts.
The slightest limpness turns to neglect, and neglect turns to betrayal.
If I catch the slightest hint of it, trust me, I know how to handle it.
We've been battered by the recent news, Ertuğrul Bey.
We sought solution, we had no other worries.
No hardship can stop us.
The Castle of Lefke is now seething with evil.
It's our duty to clear out the evil with our swords.
We will be ready to fly like arrows at the first notice of invasion.
If anyone has any reservations, now is the time to tell me.
A single brave man is worth a thousand cowards.
If need be, I will fight them alone for our cause.
Those who fear death should just hole up in their camps.
Those willing to throw away their lives for this cause may come.
We are with you, my bey.
How did you sneak in?
-Who else is there? -I don't know about anybody else.
Don't underestimate us, we have eyes and ears everywhere.
Then we shall cut them all down!
Once Dragos learned our tribes would strengthen their bond, he used the poison.
We need to be on the alert for such treachery from now on.
If we could find the root of evil, we'd be free of treachery.
I think they played a part both in Emir Bahattin's death,
and the theft of the tax income.
You know they'd do anything.
However, there's something I'd like to know.
Very few men knew the tax income would be collected there.
Do you think one of them brought the news to Dragos?
Who knows?
We are in the dark here.
People might forget who the real enemy is.
They may start blaming each other in times of hardship.
We have two choices.
The first involves finding and killing Dragos.
The second is questioning everyone who knew where the taxes would be gathered.
Let's say you got an answer.
What use is it if we can't find the gold?
We need proof, Beybolat Bey.
We need to question the suspects first, then we will find the gold.
We have to dig deep, Ertuğrul Bey.
But don't dig too deep. Let the Mongols do as they please.
This is a tricky situation.
You might not be able to get out, and no one would come to your rescue.
I trust my kin Ertuğrul Bey to help.
Surely, he would lend us his helping hand.
Speaking of kinship,
we should complete the marriage, Ertuğrul Bey.
You are welcome in my tent.
We can converse and discuss the marriage.
We'd be honored.
-Excuse me. -Sure.
Brother.
Tell me.
Tell me, where are the envoys waiting?
It's very important.
We need to take this letter to them. Where are they?
At the Pine Hill.
What?
Tell me where!
In a cave.
This traitor might have revealed the envoys' hideout to the Mongols.
Come on then, brother. Let's get to that cave quickly.
We need to get there before anything happens.
-Come on. -Let's go.
We haven't been able to care for our swords and horses since the trial.
Let's sharpen these first, then tend to the horses.
Are you ready, Süleyman?
You go ahead, Gündüz.
I won't be joining you.
What do you mean?
We need to try our swords and the horses,
or we will be a disgrace in the next fight.
I don't feel like coming.
What if we had another fight? We will just be standing there anyway.
Something is troubling you, Süleyman.
What is it?
We killed the Mongols, all right.
And Emir Bahattin got what he deserved.
However, how much longer do we have to wait around?
There's still no news from my father or my uncles.
We don't know what they are up to.
Don't you think they're on our minds? Huh?
Plus, you know full well how precarious their situation is.
They can't send news easily, you know.
Then I shall join them.
Don't do anything rash. You can't go anywhere.
My father wouldn't let you.
There might be a riot after all that's happened.
We can't be causing trouble ourselves.
Would they be so wrong if people rioted, Gündüz?
Is sitting around doing us any good?
First, we hit them, then they will hit us.
This will go on and on.
These are the times we need to stand together.
And if our uncles required assistance, our father would be the first to go.
And they'd send us news if they had any news to report.
They know their duty.
Your father is here, Osman.
Your family, your tribe is here.
Do you know when I last saw my father?
Our family broke apart.
Half of our tribe was slain.
Do you know how it feels?
I don't want to sit still anymore.
From now on, everybody should think for themselves.
-And I will do as I please. -Enough of this, Süleyman!
If you go there, you will leave your mother alone.
Won't it be hard on her?
My uncles will request help if they need any.
And if my father sees it fit, you may be able to go.
That's enough, come to your senses.
Come on.
Take up your sword.
We will sharpen and test them.
If we fail to pass Commander Bamsı's random checks,
there will be hell to pay.
Then, not only will you not have a horse,
but also no sword to fight with.
Come on.
This is too gloomy.
Let's try the other one.
Sırma.
Let's just take one and go.
We still have a lot to do.
Your wedding is coming up, İlbilge.
We're looking for nice fabric. Why are you so anxious?
The wedding does not worry me, but...
the real issue is what comes after the wedding.
And what is that?
Selcan Hatun and Osman don't really like me.
I'm patient.
But I hope it doesn't last long.
I hope it doesn't annoy Ertuğrul Bey.
Weddings come with miracles.
They will like you when they see how pure your heart is.
Plus, why do you think I'm here?
How could I ever leave you?
Don't worry about it.
Could you please open this?
This is the best.
I don't want your happiness to be shrouded on such a blissful day.
You will shine like the moon.
You will dazzle everyone with your light.
I will sew your wedding gown personally.
Pack this up.
Did you find anything, my bey?
Ertuğrul has motives.
But he's such a hard lock to crack.
We will make him talk one day.
Now, bring me the bey who opposed Ertuğrul in the meeting.
Yes, my bey.
By the way, Baturalp is here.
Baturalp?
He wants to meet you, my bey.
Now that his emir died, he's left all alone.
He's looking for a place to stay.
But he is in luck.
I will give him his first mission.
And a very important one.
Gather our men.
We will kill Ertuğrul. His life has come to an end.
Yes, sir.
They wouldn't let me stay at the palace since Emir Bahattin died.
You were my only hope, Beybolat Bey.
I came to take refuge with you.
May Emir Bahattin rest in peace.
Such is fate.
Now you want to avenge him, right, Baturalp?
I'd die for this cause if need be.
As long as I can avenge him.
Don't worry.
We will take our revenge together.
You will always have a place by my side, Baturalp.
However,
I want your absolute loyalty.
You must carry out every order I give you.
Till the day I die, my bey.
I will do anything.
I will even try to get news from the palace if need be.
Keep the palace out of this.
I want you to check something else.
We have work to do.
The death of the emir.
The stolen taxes.
The chest.
Everything is ultimately connected to Ertuğrul.
Artuk Bey wouldn't speak despite everything we did to him.
The Kayi tribe invited us to their tent this evening.
I sent my sisters first so that they may get to know everyone,
and so that Sırma could check the surroundings.
Let's see if she finds anything.
Now...
I want you to sneak into the Castle of Lefke.
You will sneak in and talk to Dragos.
Tell him that you came on behalf of the government.
You will find out about his deal with Ertuğrul,
and if he has anything to do with the stolen taxes.
Despite being mortal enemies with Ertuğrul, he wouldn't talk easily.
What do we do if they refuse, my bey?
I will give them such an offer that...
they will kiss our feet to bring us news.
And what is that, my bey?
İlçin Hatun checked all the jugs, cups, and sherbets, my bey.
There is no sign of the poison that turned up in my examination.
The poisoning of an Umuroğlu bey did not break our relationship,
but the beys from other tribes broke their peace.
Then the Mongolian taxes and the death of Bahattin
rendered them ever more confused.
Being visionary is expected of those that lead others, my bey.
The followers only see the road.
But we are sure that the road leads us to peace.
They will see that soon, too.
They will, Artuk Bey.
There is news from Aksakallı.
What is it about, my bey?
Berke Han's envoys has come to discuss an alliance.
And I gave Turgut and Bamsı a letter and sent them away.
I will meet them later in person.
I hope it ends in good faith, my bey.
We will start a liberty war against the cruel Mongol rule.
We are ready, but...
what about the Anatolians?
Today was the first time that I saw those loyal leaders so daunted.
And if that fear sneaks into Anatolia,
we will have a real hard time, Artuk Bey.
Anatolia is covered under a cruel darkness, my bey.
What renders them hopeless is that they can't see in the dark.
The light in this pitch-black darkness can't be seen by the eyes, but the heart.
And that heart lies in visionary people,
in those who stand for our cause.
Because they get their strength from Allah.
As it is stated in "Surah Az-Zumar".
"Those with and without knowledge are sure to be different."
Likewise, we can't expect everyone to be equally visionary.
My bey, there is hope in darkness, like there is light in a dawn.
I hope that on this holy path that we tread,
you will be the first to spark light against the darkness, my bey.
The sparks will give courage to the others,
and that spark will grow into a volcano with Allah's help.
I started walking down this path knowing full well that it wouldn't be easy.
I know there are many hardships on this road.
All I hope for is to plant this great flag of resurrection.
You will, with Allah's help, my bey.
I hope so.
Subtitle translation by Tuğçe Erteki