In this chapter, the protagonist is introduced as a skilled thief who steals from people to support themselves.
The protagonist carries out their thieving activities by blending into the population and using schemes that involve creating false identities.
They aim to find a weak point in a person's defenses and take advantage of it.
The protagonist is a shapeshifter and uses this ability to assume different identities in order to carry out their schemes.
After attending a church service, the protagonist plans to steal from a wealthy merchant, Sar Ikari Dwell.
However, they fail in their attempt after being spotted by the merchant's guard.
Despite the failed attempt, the protagonist manages to steal valuables from other people and remain undetected.
The protagonist also plans to steal a holy relic which they believe could solve all their money problems.
The protagonist later suffers from sudden nausea and magic ripple across their skin, causing them to lose their shapeshifted form.
Despite the setback, the protagonist manages to purchase a new seal setting and manages to pass themselves off as a minor drakine called Sar Arcady Dalca.
The chapter ends with the protagonist reckoning with the disadvantages that comes with their thieving lifestyle, and the understanding that they need to trust others to help them.