Ibn Munqidh agrees with the people of Egypt against the Frankish garrison. Aglas is surprised by Amaury's intention to marry Maria to cooperate with the Emperor of Byzantium in invading Egypt.
As Amaury marries Maria, Saladin informs Sophia's son, Youssef, that Joseph is his father. On the other hand, Amaury embarks on a third campaign to invade Egypt, and Saladin releases Reynold.
As Shawar decides to burn Fustat, the women of Egypt send locks of their hair to Asad al-Din to ask for help against the Franks. Ismail trains in martial arts, and Saladin meets Ward Shan in Cairo.
Saladin surrounds the Frankish army and orders them to leave. The Caliph proceeds with Ward Shan's engagement to Saladin. As Zahraa Misr asks Shirkuh to marry her, Shawar prepares to put poison in Saladin's food.
Shawar is arrested and executed after Asad al-Din discovers his attempt to kill him. The Caliph chooses Asad al-Din as the vizier of Egypt.
Shirkuh refuses to marry Zahraa; however, Jawhar tries to marry her. On the other hand, Najm al-Din leaves to join his son and brother in Egypt.
Aglas marries Count Heck, Jawhar kills Asad al-Din with poison, and Amaury learns of Maria's pregnancy. However, Amaury intends to invade Egypt after Asad al-Din is killed.
Jawhar refuses Zomorroda's request to kill Zahraa after marrying her, so Watfa claims that Zahraa and Jawhar are plotting to kill Shirkuh. The Caliph appoints Saladin as the vizier of Egypt, so Zomorroda and Jawhar agree to kill him.
Saladin orders the suspension of taxes from the Egyptians and intends to build a castle to protect Egypt. Jawhar seeks the help of the Franks to be appointed vizier and is killed after confessing to killing Shirkuh.
Najm al-Din refuses to let Saladin give up the ministry to him, and Saladin is surprised by his father's request to abolish the Fatimid caliphate and declare Abbasid rule in Egypt. As Maria gives birth to Isabella, Gümüshtigin ignites hatred in Nur al-Din's heart towards Saladin.
Ward Shan warns Saladin of Al-Kamil, and the Caliph discovers the abolition of the Fatimid Caliphate while being sick.
Caliph al-Adid dies, and Zahraa Misr commits suicide after being unable to kill Saladin after he ended the Fatimid caliphate. Saladin is appointed Sultan of Egypt and asks for Nur al-Din's help to expel the Franks.
Saladin refuses to appoint Aglas as the queen of Jerusalem, so she resorts to the wife of Caliph al-Adid to kill Saladin. Secret groups are formed for the return of the Fatimid Caliphate.
As Rashid cooperates with Watfa to overthrow Saladin, Saladin's forces withdraw after news of internal strife arrives in Egypt. However, the people of Egypt overcome the groups.
As Najm al-Din and Nur al-Din pass away, Gümüshtigin asks to marry Ismat ad-Din. On the other hand, Rashid orders Gümüshtigin to release Reynold to kill Saladin.
Ismat ad-Din sends a lock of her hair to seek help from Saladin. As Saladin is surprised by his brother Al-Adil's request to propose to Ward Shan, Aglas seeks to kill Amaury.
Amaury dies amid disputes over the succession after him. As Gümüshtigin is arrested, the Assassins fail to kill Saladin.
King Al-Adil confronts the ruler of Aswan after spreading sedition against Saladin. Al-Adil is surprised that Ward Shan refuses to marry him. On the other hand, Reynold puts Set Al-Sham in captivity.
Saladin declares war on the Franks after they refuse to release the prisoners, including his sister. The Franks are surprised by the fall of Tiberias into the hands of Saladin. On the other hand, Al-Adil is surprised by the Abbasid Sultan's request to lead the war.
Saladin fights the war alone because the caliphs do not join him. The Frankish king surrenders after being defeated in the Battle of Hattin, and Reynold asks Saladin to duel him.
Saladin wins his duel with Reynold and kills him. Aglas refuses to surrender to Saladin and hand over Jerusalem. Saladin succeeds in entering Palestine and pardons the Franks.