With a heart resolute as a mountain and an unyielding ambitious spirit, Alexander—disguised as his own envoy, Bitqun—stood undaunted before Queen Qeydafeh. Having rested through the night, he entered her radiant council hall at dawn. The Queen presided over an ivory-adorned throne, surrounded by walls inlaid with gold, onyx, and glistening jewels, while the fragrance of musk drifted through the air. Before her stood her two worthy sons: Taynush, the formidable knight, and Qeydarus, the younger prince. Qeydarus spoke to his noble mother, pleading that the envoy Bitqun be honored, granted safe passage, and sent home satisfied with a guiding escort, for he considered Bitqun the savior of his life and spirit. Qeydafeh readily assented, promising to heap high honors upon the messenger. Turning to Alexander, whom she believed to be Bitqun, the Queen bade him reveal the secret directives of his master—what Alexander willed, who guided his counsel, and what message he carried. Undismayed, Alexander delivered his own stern ultimatum, declaring that King Alexander demanded tribute from her realms and warned that should there be delay or refusal, he would march with an invincible host to strip her of throne, crown, treasure, and dominion alike.