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Sir.

Sir, I've never known you as preoccupied as you are now.

Ertuğrul...

He brought the Mongol Commander, Alıncak, to his knees in just three moves.

Hülagü's commander...

came to Söğüt to conquer it, only to be buried up to his eyes in mud.

He tried to save himself from sinking into it...

by playing his usual games.

Moreover, he didn't obey Beybolat when he was margrave,

and took the position from him by force.

Alıncak...

was forced to eat the words he'd so arrogantly spoken.

Isn't that what we wanted, sir?

Ertuğrul solved what would have been a big problem for us.

Now Ertuğrul's the bigger problem.

It's time to make a new move against him.

Against him?

Sir, Ertuğrul is stronger than before. You know that.

-It's too early to fight him-- -We're not going to fight him!

Our new ally will.

Who?

Beybolat.

Sir, Ertuğrul fulfilled the promises he made to us.

Beybolat is unreliable.

He pretends to be loyal to Ertuğrul, but it's an act.

Ertuğrul has set everyone against one another.

He'll do the same to us.

He'll learn who I am eventually, and then he will attack us.

He is a formidable enemy.

He is a powerful warrior.

He fights for his cause.

And what do you have, Uranos?

What do you have except your cowardice?

For God's sake, Uranos, haven't you seen our soldiers?

They do nothing but eat and get drunk every day.

Open your eyes!

Ertuğrul is sapping our strength, day by day.

We need to destroy him before he destroys us!

We need to formulate a new plan against Ertuğrul.

One last great plot.

In the end, either we win and conquer Söğüt...

or Ertuğrul will win...

and behead us all in the marketplace!

Understood, sir.

So, how do I convince Beybolat?

The time has come.

Beybolat will meet Dragos.

But not the impersonator...

the real one!

Bey...

We're now sure that Alıncak hasn't gone after Keykavus.

And we know that they won't kill Mergen before they've made him talk.

But how long Mergen will be able to withstand the torture...

only Allah knows.

He'll hold out, Artuk Bey.

He'll hold out until we find him and save him.

I suggest we send our alps out in every direction, Bey.

We will not come back until we find him.

We don't know how long Mergen can last, brother.

We won't find Mergen in time if we search for him aimlessly.

We need to know where to look, Bey.

So, what should we do then, brother?

Do we wait until that jackal Alıncak comes here and attacks one of us?

If we don't know how to find Alıncak...

we'll have to make someone who does know the path show us the way.

There's only one person who can take us to Alıncak, Bamsı.

And that is Beybolat.

The baby jackal, you mean.

You had him weaned off his mother's milk, Bey.

How will he take us to his mother's cave now?

Tell them to expect me at the castle, Bamsı.

I'll give the task of luring Beybolat to the man who is pretending to be Dragos.

As you command, Bey.

Attack!

How dare you ambush me, you dishonorable bastard!

My intentions are friendly, Beybolat.

Soldiers, let them go!

My father's murderer will never be my friend, Dragos, you infidel!

What do you want from me?

First, you need to know something.

I am not Dragos.

What kind of game you are playing, bastard?

The game is over.

Ertuğrul brought Alıncak to his knees, as he did to all of us.

That's why it’s time you saw Ertuğrul's true face

and were told of the games that were played in Söğüt.

I'm here to take you to the real Dragos.

Those bloody jackals!

They attacked my herd.

They took my baby lamb, Yellow.

No one in the world...

could ever take the place of my Süleyman, Yellow.

Let me touch you again.

You still have Süleyman's scent in your mane.

Let me take a hair from your tail and take it to my son.

He'll miss you on the other side.

Uranos...

leave me alone with my future partner.

You may leave.

Uranos?

What kind of trick is this?

Do you think I'm going to trust and respect a man

who's too afraid to show me his face?

-What is it you want from me? -The same thing you want.

Ertuğrul's head.

If you cooperate with me,

I'll give you a gift in honor of our collaboration.

The name of your father's real murderer!

Who was it?

Ertuğrul!

Ertuğrul Bey is the margrave of this land.

Don't think I'm going to fall for your lies.

You killed my father.

And now, I'm going to kill you!

If you will not listen to what I'm about to tell you, you can go, Beybolat.

And if you try something like that again,

you'll be torn to pieces by the trap I've set.

Anonymity is more important to me than anything else.

If we're going to be partners...

no one will see my face, not even you.

Speak then.

Tell me what you know. Come on!

Think about it.

Who told you that Ertuğrul was innocent?

Who testified for him in court?

My sister, İlbilge.

Tell me. Tell me everything you know.

I'll tell you about the tricks he plays.

I'll tell you how Ertuğrul came to Söğüt to destroy your father.

But only if you think you have the stomach for what I'm about to tell you.

If you don't, you know your way out of this dark corridor.

The decision is yours. Good luck.

Keep it short.

Tell me what you know about Ertuğrul. Tell me everything.

Come on!

Bamsı?

Bey.

You look thoughtful.

Bey, I was thinking about Gündoğdu Bey.

Why are you thinking about my brother?

He lost his son, Bey. How will he react?

That bastard Albastı did to him what he couldn't do to us.

What will Gündoğdu Bey do when he finds out about it?

God forbid.

Thinking about the same thing happening to my children makes me so angry.

We're made of flesh and blood, not rock and iron.

My heart hurts for him, Bey.

The man we lost was my nephew, Bamsı.

We have lost many good men for our cause.

My nephew Süleyman is only one of that great number.

And regarding my brother... he will endure it.

He knows the importance of our cause.

Don't worry.

Have you forgotten the day we first tied our swords around our waists, Bamsı?

Have you forgotten the oath we swore to each other that day?

Of course I remember it, Bey. Of course I remember it!

We swore that until the blue sky falls, until the dark earth slips,

until there is no enemy left,

we will fight!

Thank you.

Yes, brother. Yes!

Since that day,

when we first swore that oath,

our promise has bound us to each other.

Even if the world collapses around us,

with Allah's help, that bond will never be broken.

Very good, brother. Very good!

It is this eternal bond

that will protect us from those enemies who have crept into our midst

and who now surround us on all sides.

Now, it's time we brought these traitors out into the light

so that they may see our raised swords.

Let's get them, Bey. Let's get them.

Thank you, bravest of the brave.

Since you're ready to see Ertuğrul's real face...

let's start with your sister İlbilge Hatun.

Ertuğrul knew of your father's close relationship with Emir Bahattin.

He knew your father came here not only to collect taxes,

but also to take the position of margrave.

That's why he killed your father's alps,

and then, while your father was sleeping at his inn, Ertuğrul killed your father.

He persuaded your sister to lie for him at the trial.

He stole that innocent girl's heart and she was bewitched by him.

Using İlbilge Hatun, he succeeded in reversing the Qadi's judgement.

Emir Bahattin knew everything.

That's why Ertuğrul used İlbilge Hatun again to kill him.

How?

The night Emir Bahattin died,

Ertuğrul came to your camp with his family.

He knew the promise you had given to Emir Bahattin,

but he asked for İlbilge Hatun's hand in marriage anyway.

He treated both you and your sister like you were fools.

Do you know why he asked for İlbilge's hand?

Because he wanted to destroy Emir Bahattin.

How?

How did he do it?

He drove a wedge between you and Emir Bahattin

by manipulating your sister's feelings.

While he was playing his dirty games,

he knew the tax which had been collected had been stolen from the caravansary.

So, to ensure no suspicion fell upon him,

he got Emir Bahattin killed by the Mongols.

So, he killed my father and Emir Bahattin so that he could become margrave?

Ertuğrul is cunning.

He brought Alıncak to his knees

and took the position of margrave which was rightfully yours.

But now it's time to stop Ertuğrul!

If we work together, there will be no limit to our power!

Get to the point.

What do you want from me in return?

Your friendship.

After Ertuğrul, I cannot tolerate having another enemy.

I will kill Ertuğrul sooner or later!

And after his death, you will lead the Turk tribes.

I want you to protect me from them.

Otherwise...

they won't let me keep Lefke Castle... or leave Söğüt to you.

Ertuğrul won't know about our partnership if we shake hands now.

And we will be the stronger side.

I know you now.

But you don't know me yet, Dragos.

If you try to double cross me... you'll find out who I really am.

Be warned!

People will come to pay their respects later this afternoon.

Go and light the fire, dear.

I didn't want to burden Selcan Hatun with it, so I've already prepared the fire.

The women are just waiting for us to finish kneading the dough.

Thank you, Hafsa Hatun.

Mother, that means the bread will be ready much earlier.

-And we'd-- -May I come in, Mother Hayme?

Come in, İlbilge Hatun.

I hope we find you well.

Welcome. What is it, İlbilge Hatun?

A true friend is always ready to help, Mother Hayme.

You're mourning today.

It's time to join hands and work together.

We came to help.

My sister and I brought some things we thought might be useful.

Thank you, I hope it's nothing you'll miss.

No need for thanks, Selcan Hatun.

To show our sympathy for the loss of Süleyman,

would we not be prepared to shoulder any burden on your behalf?

The guests will be here soon.

There's no time for talk.

We haven't even prepared the meat yet.

Hafsa, my dear...

cook the meat outside. İlbilge and Sırma Hatun can help you.

Selcan Hatun and I will prepare the tent for the guests,

once we've finished kneading the dough.

So, Ertuğrul is coming to the castle.

Let's see what he asks of us this time.

It will be the last time he steps foot in the castle.

Sir.

Beybolat believed everything you told him. Leave them to kill each other.

Ertuğrul's alps and beys know he's coming here.

That's enough!

Ertuğrul has managed to turn everything to his advantage.

I'm not taking any more chances!

We made a deal with Beybolat.

We can be sure he'll protect us from retribution by the Turkish tribes.

I won't let this opportunity slip through my fingers!

Ertuğrul will die today, in this castle!

Ertuğrul Bey is here, sir.

Do you want the soldiers in here, sir?

No.

I'll finish this like a man.

One on one. Face to face.

Ertuğrul deserves to die like a man, despite everything.

Also...

I'm curious to see his reaction when he sees me.

That alone is worth the entire empire.

Don't take Ertuğrul's sword from him.

I don't want anything which could be seen to diminish my triumph.

Sir...

we should at least find out why he's here.

He may be bringing us fresh information.

I'll do just that, Uranos.

I'll do just that.

And when I do, the last thing Ertuğrul will see...

will be the happy eyes of that poor, hunchbacked bell ringer.

Get ready.

I want to thank to you again, Ertuğrul.

You not only saved yourself from Alıncak, but us as well.

I always keep my side of a deal, Dragos.

Until the other man breaks that deal.

I can assure you, our partnership will endure.

Then don't treat us like an enemy.

Thanks to me, you have been able to remain in your castle.

Now that Alıncak is gone, I presume you came here

to discuss the future of our alliance and what more we can do to strengthen it.

You're wrong, Dragos.

Why do you say I'm wrong, Ertuğrul? Do you know something?

Alıncak hasn't gone anywhere.

He's here, somewhere near Söğüt, waiting for an opportunity to attack.

How do you know?

I uncovered the network of spies

that Alıncak and Hülagü Khan use to get information to each other.

One of my men infiltrated their ranks.

Ertuğrul!

So that's how you ran circles around him.

You have surprised and impressed me once again, Ertuğrul.

But Alıncak has got a hold of my spy.

And if he talks, which he probably will, Alıncak will learn about our alliance.

And when he does...

he'll bring this castle down upon your head.

That's not even the worst part of it, Dragos.

Alıncak is not the only threat to you and this castle.

-Hülagü Khan threatens you too. -What do you mean?

Why does Hülagü Khan have to do with our castle?

What's this letter?

I was the one who told you that Alıncak

was going to come to your castle to make peace.

That was the letter Hülagü Khan sent to Alıncak.

I saved you and your castle by writing a new message with different orders.

Bloody Mongols!

Damn it.

Keep the letter.

Find someone who can read it and confirm what I've told you.

In his original message, Hülagü Khan ordered...

that if you refused to surrender to Alıncak...

Lefke Castle was to be taken by force.

You have his letter now.

But...

Hülagü Khan's orders remain unchanged.

Alıncak doesn't know about the letter in your hand.

But he will find out if your spy talks.

With Hülagü Khan's order, Alıncak will conquer Söğüt, and then the castle.

And then he'll be able to go all the way to Constantinople.

If I can save my spy before he talks...

-none of that need happen. -What if he's already talked?

Then, you'll die, Dragos.

You should know this...

Until Alıncak is dead... no one can rest easy.

I need to find out where Alıncak is...

so that I can save my man,

and then finish Alıncak off with my alps.

Are you here to ask to use my soldiers again?

-Not this time. -So what is it you want?

The only person who can take us to him is Beybolat Bey.

We're going to use him.

That's where you come in.

This is wonderful to see, Hafsa Hatun. You're so hardworking.

No one would believe you grew up in Tekfur Palace.

You can do anything.

I couldn't even cut onions when I first came to the camp.

Thankfully, Mother Hayme taught me everything.

You have natural ability.

If you hadn't already possessed ability, nobody could have taught you anything.

Mother Hayme brought out that ability, that's all.

Do you think it's cooked?

I'll go and check the fire. We don't want it to be overdone.

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

-Do you need some help? -Thank you, Hafsa Hatun.

-Let me check it. -Please.

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

İlbilge Hatun, did you not put salt in it?

I forgot to.

I'll go get some.

We wouldn't want people to eat it without any salt.

Will that be enough, Hafsa Hatun?

It'll be enough, İlbilge Hatun.

I cooked in this cauldron for the last feast. I added the same amount.

All you're doing there is chatting over the cauldron.

My hand is tired from chopping. You come and do it.

-I'll stir the cauldron. -Yes, of course, Sırma Hatun.

But you will need to stir it continuously to make sure it doesn't stick.

You can trust me with it.

Bismillahirrahmanirrahim.

You've got natural ability, Hafsa Hatun!

You managed to escape my sword again, Ertuğrul!

What if Ertuğrul is playing another game, sir?

What if this letter is also a lie?

He spoke the truth! I'm sure of it.

How can you be so sure, sir?

He has no reason to play such a dangerous game as this.

He's strong enough to just cut Beybolat's throat if he wanted to!

But he won't do that... because he wants to use him as bait.

It's Alıncak that he really wants!

What about Beybolat?

What about our deal with him?

We will continue to collaborate with him, just as we will with Ertuğrul.

How are we going to handle them both, sir?

The same way that I've managed to be both Dragos and the bell ringer.

We can't trust Beybolat.

He said he would cooperate with us,

but he chose not to tell us that Alıncak is here.

They're all digging a pit for us, Uranos.

We can't rest easy until Ertuğrul has killed Alıncak.

That's why we'll have to help Ertuğrul.

We'll help him rescue his spy,

and then Alıncak and Ertuğrul will come face to face. Just like we wanted.

And we can stand back and enjoy watching them kill each other.

We'll get a message to Beybolat to tell him what's happening.

Bey...

I hope this heathen does what you told him to do,

or else Beybolat may get suspicious.

He just needs to tell him what I said.

If we play this game right,

we will manage to lure both Beybolat and Alıncak into our trap.

Very good.

Would it not be a good idea to follow Beybolat, Bey?

If that heathen does something wrong,

we'd at least know which direction to go in.

Both Alıncak and Beybolat

will have taken measures to be sure nobody follows them, Bamsı.

If they became suspicious, it would put Mergen's life in danger.

And then we'd never find him.

First, we get Mergen out of there alive, and then...

we trap Beybolat and Albastı in their lair.

Very good, Bey. Very good.

Subtitle translation by Reşat Bir