This is video #136 in my gameplay series of Xenoblade Chronicles 3 for the Nintendo Switch. Xenoblade Chronicles 3 [Switch] Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLIZ8kn0xML25jIzNLKBL7i1wRUy9oXtWi Previously, after meeting Nia at the Cloudkeep, the party visited Samon in the City to find a way to enter Origin. They met him again in Sentridge Harbor. They began the required standard quest "The Ultimate Vessel" to seek the Origin Metals he needs to finish his new ship. They found the first five Origin Metals in the Cloudkeep, Everblight Plain, Cape Arcaphor, Low Maktha Wildwood, and Elaice Highway. Then, the required hero quest "Side Story: Noah", Noah's ascension quest, began. But is it really a side story if completing it is required? Now, the party must infiltrate Gardin Defense Base in front of Keves Castle to get the last Origin Metal. The party resumes at Ekdaso Verge in the east of the Syra Hovering Reefs, Keves Castle Region. To their west, and just south of the Fourth Ixia Bridge, they find a device. They use it to fire a rope slide southwest to a hovering reef. They will take it later. The party approaches the Fourth Ixia Bridge. This triggers a cutscene. That explains why the rope slide device is there now. On the Fourth Ixia Bridge, the party fights the Infiltrator Garnach, a Level 64 unique Kevesi Levnis. When they defeat it, the Soulhacker learns the Skill Super Explosion. The party takes the new rope slide south of the eastern end of the Fourth Ixia Bridge. They reach an unnamed reef. When they get to the top of this reef, they fire another rope slide northwest. They descend the new rope slide and reach Gardin Defense Base. Atop the guard tower north of the eastern gate, they find a Container. The party approaches the target marker in the base for a scene. Yes, they are definitely being expected. After gaining control, they open a shed to the south for a Container. Then, they continue west across the Third Ixia Bridge. At the East Gate Road landmark, they enter Fort O'Virbus. Kismet Crossing is in the middle of the fort, and Helheim Sky Bridge is to the southwest of the crossing. The West Gate Road landmark is by the exit to the Second Ixia Bridge, which leads to Colony 11. However, the gate is locked. The party turns in a Collectopaedia Card for Tussore of Colony Mu. From Kismet Crossing in Fort O'Virbus, the party turns south. They find a Container east of the Guards' Training Yard. The party continues south and enters Keves Castle at the Main Castle Gate landmark. When they reach the Ceale Great Hall on the 1st Floor, a scene takes place. After exploring the Ceale Great Hall, the party goes up the southern stairs to the Ascension Hall landmark. When they call the elevator, a cutscene takes place. The party takes the Elevator up to the Revelation Hall landmark on the 3rd Floor. They go north through Grace Row. They go up the next Elevator and reach the Throne Room on the 4th Floor. The party goes south to the throne. This triggers a scene with Crys. Then, it is boss time against Consul Crys. Not much of a challenge, considering my party's levels. Another scene takes place after the battle. It figures that first battle was too easy. Next, it is boss time against Consul Crys, this time in a Ferronis. Another cutscene takes place after the battle. "Side Story: Noah" complete! The rank limit for Noah's class, Swordfighter, increases to 20. The party earns the final Origin Metal, so they can now complete "The Ultimate Vessel". After the scenes, the party gains control at Kismet Crossing in Fort O'Virbus. Keves Castle is now liberated. Noah gains a second Soul Link slot. He sets it right away. The party skip travels to Sentridge Harbor Control in the Great Sword's Base, Cadensia Region. They enter Dock No. 3 and talk to Samon for a cutscene sequence. "The Ultimate Vessel" complete! The party gains control of Samon's new ship, the Bravery. The Bravery has a helpful high-speed mode. It looks like the ship can be upgraded further, as well. When they are ready to go to Origin, they must go to Farview Cape in the Erythia Sea. The party boards the Bravery and speeds north to the Erythia Sea. They head northwest to the Atoll Ferronis Hulk on Baldotas Atoll, where they save. Next time, the party will start working on the remaining ascension quests. They already have the topic that will start Sena's. Thanks for watching! Recording date: December 23, 2022 This video is part of my gameplay series of Xenoblade Chronicles 3. I am playing the North American version of the game released for the Nintendo Switch on July 29, 2022. All characters, story, music, artwork, and other components of this game are the property of their respective owners. Played on the Nintendo Switch. Recorded with the Elgato HD60 X device and 4K Capture Utility. Produced with Adobe Premiere Pro CS6. ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4XpQBQS_74