Again with Alaic

"*Those were the ingredients for Susanna's medicine. I need to get them back right away.*" —

**Again with Alaic** is a side story in *Octopath Traveler*. The tale begins by speaking to Alaic at Victors Hollow after H'aanit's Chapter 4 story has been completed.

## Resolution

###  Guide /  Allure

Successfully use the Guide or Allure path action on Alaic ( Min Lvl: 30 /  Base: 25%). Lead Alaic into the Forest of No Return to the west of Victors Hollow: Arena Gate.

Navigate to due North from the forest entrance to find the Bandit Leader at a small encampment. Speak to the **Bandit Leader** to engage him in battle (HP: 14,105, Weak: . Note: Alaic must be following the party otherwise combat will not initiate).Bandit Leader, Forest of No Return

The tale ends once the **Bandit Leader** has been defeated.

"*Alaic defeated the leader of the bandits and reclaimed the lost medicinal ingredients for Susanna.*"
## Trivia

* The Bandit Leader has the following possessions that must be purchased or stolen before he is spoken to, as he will leave once defeated:
	+ (   61,750 /  Lvl 72 )
	+ (   5,510 /  Lvl 38 )
* Failed steal attempts on the Bandit Leader have no Reputation penalty.
* The **Bandit Leader** will only initiate battle if Alaic is following the party. The **Bandit Leader** cannot be challenged or provoked.
* The Haggard Merchant will appear in Victors Hollow alongside Alaic once the side story prerequisites are met.
Haggard Merchant, Victors Hollow

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