Seikai no Monshou 1

Crest of the Stars 1(星界の紋章I　 帝国の王女 Seikai no Monshō 1 Teikoku no Ōjo) is the first book a three-volume novel by Hiroyuki Morioka. Published April 11, 1996. (ISBN 978-4150305475)(old ISBN 978-4150305471). Released September 6, 2006 in U.S. by Tokyopop (ISBN 978-1598165753)

Summary
Jinto sets out for his new life as an Abh. Jinto and Lafiel meet for the first time. However, trouble appears on the horizon as they make their way to the Imperial Capital.