I remember a time when relics meant something in FFXIV. Now its lost most it's value and people just look at it is "ohh wow, he must of grinded a lot"

Actually had to do challenges between grinds like Chimera and Hydra, fought relevant primals. Utilized dungeons in a way that made sense.

Now Yoshi-P openly admits he made this quest for bad players. People who can't be compelled to be slightly good at the game. Well good job, that is exactly what you did.

Relic quest does not need to be like FFXI's, definitely not. But it does need to be interesting and feel better rewarded.