Love Unrequited

"*No matter how many times I tell him to get lost, the lovesick fool just won't leave me alone.*" —*Mathilda*

**Love Unrequited** is a side story in *Octopath Traveler*. The tale begins by speaking to Mathilda directly south of the provisioner in Rippletide.

## Resolution

The side story may be resolved using one of two methods:

###  Challenge /  Provoke

Use the Challenge or Provoke path action to duel Tony (  Min Lvl: 10 /  [Strength:5, HP:7,823, Weak:] ), located on the main road between the tavern and armorer.Tony, Rippletide

The tale ends once the traveler either loses or flees the duel with **Tony** (Defeating **Tony** does not resolve the story).

"*Having witnessed firsthand Tony's courage and honor, Mathilda joyously agreed to grant him her hand in marriage.*"

###  Guide /  Allure

Successfully use the Guide or Allure path action on Tony's Mother (  Min Lvl: 15 /  Base: 35% ), located next to the inn.Tony's Mother, Rippletide

The tale ends once **Tony's Mother** is led to **Tony**.

"*No longer pestered by Tony's persistent confessions, Mathilda was able to return to living a peaceful life.*"
## Epilogue

Upon completion of the side story, the following occur:

* If the Challenge/Provoke path is chosen, **Mathilda** relocates next to **Tony**.
Tony and Mathilda, Rippletide
* If the Guide/Allure path is chosen, **Tony** relocates next to **Tony's Mother**.
Tony and Tony's Mother, Rippletide

## Trivia

* **Tony** and **Tony's Mother** appear only after Tressa's Chapter 1 story has been completed.
* **Love Unrequited** is the only side story where the traveler must lose a duel against a Townsperson to end the tale.

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