There are five side quests available in the Grasslands area of Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, one of which is called Lifeline in Peril. It requires players to check in on a so-called mercenary who promised the Mayor of Kalm that they'd repair a broken mako pipeline but then disappeared off the face of the earth.
Like so many other side quests in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth, Cloud and his friends end up having to do the dirty work, which, in this case, involves finding the parts needed to repair the pipeline and defeating a bunch of monsters. Thankfully, though, the rewards for completing Lifeline in Peril are pretty good, which makes up for this somewhat.
How to Complete the Lifeline in Peril Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
final-fantasy-7-rebirth-lifeline-in-peril-quest-start - How to Complete the Lifeline in Peril Side Quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth
Players can initiate the Lifeline in Peril Side quest by conversing with the Mayor of Kalm at the town center, but only after unlocking fast travel in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth. Upon agreeing to assist, Mayor Fritz will task players with visiting the old warehouse located outside of town to check on the struggling mercenary. To proceed, players should head southwest from Kalm towards the warehouse, which is marked with a green quest indicator on the map.
final-fantasy-7-rebirth-lifeline-in-peril-materials-map - Upon their arrival at the warehouse, players will learn that the hot shot merc that Mayor Fritz was talking about is none other than Kyrie: one of several supporting characters from Final Fantasy 7 Remake
Kyrie, one of the supporting characters from Final Fantasy 7 Remake, is revealed to be the hot shot merc Mayor Fritz mentioned upon the players' arrival at the warehouse. Despite her unchanged demeanor, she convinces Cloud and the party to gather the necessary parts for repairing the broken pipeline instead of taking on the task herself. Fortunately, the parts are conveniently nearby and easily identifiable on the player's map.
final-fantasy-7-rebirth-lifeline-in-peril-quest-rewards - After gathering up parts from the four marked locations, players will need to return to Kyrie at the warehouse and then follow her down to the leaky pipeline
Players will need to gather up parts from the four marked locations before returning to Kyrie at the warehouse. Kyrie will then lead them down to the leaky pipeline where they will have to defeat two groups of Noxicaps. It is revealed that Noxicaps are weak to fire attacks, making the battle easier. After the successful defeat, players can return to Fritz in the center of Kalm to claim their rewards. The rewards include 3,000 Gil, 10 party EXP, 600 EXP, and a deepened relationship with Barret.
Editor's P/S:
The "Lifeline in Peril" side quest in Final Fantasy 7 Rebirth offers a compelling blend of exploration, combat, and character interactions. The quest's premise, involving the search for a missing mercenary and the subsequent task of repairing a broken pipeline, seamlessly integrates with the game's overarching narrative. The inclusion of Kyrie, a familiar face from the original Final Fantasy 7, adds a layer of nostalgia and depth to the quest.
However, the article's emphasis on the rewards for completing the quest slightly detracts from the overall experience. While the rewards are indeed substantial, the true value of the quest lies in its contribution to character development and world-building. The interactions with Mayor Fritz and Kyrie provide insights into the relationships between Kalm and the outside world, while the battle against the Noxicaps highlights the importance of teamwork and strategy. By focusing solely on the rewards, the article overlooks the more profound aspects of the quest that make it a memorable and engaging experience.