Remi, once a boy sold into slavery, is now the first mate on the powerful pirate ship Scorpion, finding a family among the crew and a father figure in the captain. Despite excelling at piracy, Remi begins questioning the morality of his life, torn between loyalty and a desire to escape the violent trade. Meanwhile, exiled prince Kepler seeks to reclaim his war-torn kingdom, sent to petition the galaxy’s mightiest empire for help. Alongside his bodyguard Edwin, he navigates a treacherous world of political intrigue and class struggles. As his homeland faces devastation, Kepler must sacrifice everything for a chance to save his people, even as he finds brief solace in the company of a princess.