Pontus Walls Collapse, Betrayal Revealed: Mehmed’s Empire-Shaking Decision
The Akıncı warriors infiltrate Pontus through the point where the ancient fortification collapses — but what awaits them inside is a bloody trap designed by the ruthless Draven. Despite being ambushed, the Akıncılar resist heroically, refusing to yield.
When news reaches Mehmed, he immediately understands that this disaster is not a military mistake, but the work of a traitor hidden among them.
Thanks to Akıncı Mustafa’s intelligence from Pontus, Mehmed turns his suspicion toward Vlad Tepeş. The eerie whisper of “Vlaciu” clouds Vlad’s mind and even disturbs Bayezid.
Yorgo’s Secret Promise — and a Deadly Shadow Behind Him
Meanwhile, Yorgo, the megaduke of Pontus, makes a secret promise to Mehmed:
“Within a day, I will open the gates and hand over the Emperor.”
But Draven senses Yorgo’s intentions and begins to follow him closely.
The megaduke is brutally attacked, leaving his fate unknown.
When the promised hour arrives, all eyes in Mehmed’s camp lock onto the fortress gates.
There is no movement… no signal… no message from Yorgo.
Will the gates open?
Or has Yorgo already been silenced forever?
Mehmed’s Decision: The Cannons Roar
Amid uncertainty, Mehmed makes his choice.
The massive Şahi cannons unleash fire upon the Notia walls.
With each thunderous strike, the stones crumble, opening a devastating breach.
Through the gap, the Janissaries, sappers, and Akıncılar surge into Pontus, pushing deep into the city streets.
The Legendary Moment: Eren Raises the Three-Crescent Flag
At that exact moment, a vision from Ulubatlı Hasan’s dream becomes reality for Eren.
Wounded but unbroken, he climbs the battlements under a rain of arrows and raises the three-crescent banner high above the fortress.
As the flag waves in the wind, the entire city falls silent.
Pontus’ fate is sealed.
Vlad’s Shadowy Oath: A New Threat Awakens
But unseen in the darkness, another destiny is being shaped.
After his last conversation with Mehmed, Vlad Tepeş leaves the camp and whispers into the night:
“Mehmed could not kill the conqueror within himself…
So I will do it for him.”
A new and darker threat begins to rise.
