Felons

Arnaud's shield with a flaming bolt

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"**Felons**" is the seventh chapter of *A Plague Tale: Requiem*.

## Plot

### Synopsis

> Arnaud saved Amicia from death and earned Hugo's trust. The old knight promised Hugo he'd ask a smuggler called Sophia to help reach La Cuna, the island from the boy's dreams. Amicia is initially against Arnaud, who'd previously tried to kill her, but she learned of his story and the loss he endured because of the Count. Now a wanted man, Arnaud wants to flee with the de Runes. In a hideout, Sophia, the smugglers' chief, agrees to sail with them if they recover her vessel, seized by the Count's soldiers. As the storm rages, the four of them finally leave for the island.
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### Summary

#### Arrival at the Beach

Amicia wakes up against a tree. Hugo eagerly informs her that Arnaud saved her and has promised to take them to the island from his dreams: La Cuna. Amicia protests Arnaud's presence, but cannot fight due to her concussion and passes out. Two days pass in a haze with Arnaud taking care of her and Hugo. When she has recovered enough, he tells her he is helping them because he is a wanted man and Hugo's rats can protect him.

The group reaches the sea. Arnaud tells Amicia he knows a smuggler with a discreet, fast ship - just what she needs to get to La Cuna. Walking along the beach, it is clear how much Hugo has grown to trust Arnaud and enjoy his company, and how good Arnaud is with the child. Amicia is far more guarded, but she is surprised to learn that Arnaud was once a knight in Guyenne.

#### Passage in the Caves

They have to travel through a cave system to reach the smuggler, but rats have infested the area. Hugo controls them, and Amicia leads the group through the rest. They find a rat's nest. Amicia finds an opportunity to abandon Arnaud, but Hugo insists they keep him around. Hugo spots Episanguis, and they make Odoris to free Arnaud. When they find themselves without any tricks left, Arnaud suggests Amicia shoot his shield with a flaming bolt - she does, and the light gets them out of the cave safely.

#### More Rats

Arnaud tells Amicia about the smuggler he is bringing them to: Sophia the Sea Scorpion.

One section of the caves has water up to the waist, and Hugo is too scared to pass, much to Amicia's frustration. Arnaud carries Hugo across.

Meeting Sophia, she agrees to take them to La Cuna, given that she owes Arnaud a favor, but her boat is in dry dock, and they have to break it free. Arnaud, Amicia, and Hugo head for the village where it is docked while Sophia speaks with her crew.

#### The Combat According to Arnaud

On the way, they are spotted by a soldier, who attacks them - only for Arnaud to charge at him and kill him. The beach is crawling with soldiers which the group either sneaks past or fights.

#### The Fishing Village

They reach the village only to find it full of soldiers, and have to pass them or fight them.

When they reach the boat Hugo asks to go explore it. Arnaud takes him so Amicia can rest.

Sophia bangs on the door and yells to be let in, but as soon as Amicia unlocks it, a soldier barges through, grabbing Sophia. He starts strangling her and Amicia has to save her life; she stabs the soldier with his own knife.

Sophia bemoans that she now owes Amicia. She says she doesn't, but Sophia is using her personal code, not what Amicia thinks.

#### Dry Dock

Amicia and Arnaud help Sophia free her ship and they set sail for La Cuna.

## Gallery

Arnaud helps Amicia and HugoAmicia and Hugo reach the seaArnaud is scared by ratsArnaud fighting a soldierMeeting Sophia in her hideoutAmicia saves Sophia's life

Navigation

* I – Under a New Sun
* II – Newcomers
* III – A Burden of Blood
* IV – Protector's Duty
* V – In Our Wake
* VI – Leaving All Behind
* VII – **Felons**
* VIII – A Sea of Promises
* IX – Tales and Revelations
* X – Bloodline
* XI – The Cradle of Centuries
* XII – The Life We Deserve
* XIII – Nothing Left
* XIV – Healing Our Wounds
* XV – Dying Sun
* XVI – King Hugo
* XVII – Legacy of the de Rune Family