Young Ren ekes out a small living as a petty thief. But one day he discovers that his activities in the slums of Waterley and beyond haven't gone unnoticed. Now he faces a highborn noble who will turn a blind eye provided that Ren returns a necklace he's stolen. The the nobleman wants more... he wants Ren to steal something far more valuable: The royal seal of the king. More shocking is the revelation that Ren is the bastard son of the princess. Now he is face with the most decision of his life.