The tensions escalate further upon the death of Argun, who was killed by Geyhatu, and Geyhatu's visit to Tabriz in order to become the Han of the İlhanlı (transl. Ilkhanate). Nikola vows to ally with the powerful Geyhatu in order to destroy the Turks. Ertuğrul also recovers and stops Savcı from becoming the Bey (which is a part of Dündar's plans) while Yavlak allies with Osman to help him against Geyhatu.