Chapter 28: The Realm of Overlords

Project X Zone
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Area:	Astaroth's Castle, Demon World
Origin:	Ghouls n' Ghosts (1988)
Previous Chapter:	Chapter 27: The Dimensional Cliff
Next Chapter:	Chapter 29: An Unbeatable Love

Overview

"The Realm of Overlords" is the twenty-eighth chapter and thirty-third overall chapter in Project X Zone. Red Arremer Kings, Bloody Maris, Dark Serpents, and Master Medusas first appear here.

Synopsis

Astaroth detects intruders inside his castle and decides to head out, seeing a perfect opportunity.

The party arrives in the castle, and some are familiar with this place. Arthur explains that they are back in the Demon World, and in the Demon Lord Astaroth's castle no less. Skeith showed up here before, and BlackRose wonders what he was wandering around for. Just then, KOS-MOS detects Aura's presence and Kite sees her at the top of the stairs. She explains that Skeith isn't here and that he obtained a certain power, causing something to happen in The World. She lost most of her power when Skeith split her into fragments and needs Kite's bracelet immediately. They head for her, knowing that Aura may vanish before long, not before a horde of demons appear.

As the group on the lower level advances, Riemsianne shows up behind the doors. She wished to see the strength of Astaroth, and she never expected to have this kind of power. She also decides to try and take Toma's Shining Force after talking with Astaroth and Jedah and calls out her troops.

As soon as the others moved forward, Astaroth shows up behind the door along with...Astaroth?! Most of the heroes are surprised at the twin demon lords, and they are not pleased with having uninvited guests. He then calls out some unexpected help: Morolians. He reveals that Riemsianne's magic is the reason for their involvement in the fight. He calls out more of his men, and then the High Noble shows up. Jedah explains that he feels obligated from a previous incident, plus he does not want to feel bored. The heroes now realize they now have to deal with all 3 (4) demon overlords, but they have to push through if they want to save Aura.

Just when they were making progress, two Shielders appear on the balcony but the heroes keep pushing forward.

Riemsianne retreats when she realizes that Toma and Cyrille have grown stronger, and leaves for an unknown area. Kurt is disappointed when he couldn't get any info about Selvaria, but they keep pushing forward.

The first Astaroth leaves, but says he'll be back. Arthur wonders if he was the real Astaroth or if they both are. The second one retreats, saying the power in the demon world is growing. Arthur begins to wonder if someone is pulling the strings, or if he still has something up his sleeves.

Jedah makes his usual philosophical musings, then leaves. Dante thinks he came here for more than just helping the demon lords.

Kite and BlackRose manage to get to Aura's last fragment, but she explains that it will only get harder from here.

As soon as all the demons are vanquished, Aura explains that Skeith is no longer in the demon world. He is using his transport data to collect something and is back in The World. X says that they need to free cyberspace before getting to other matters. Aura then transports them to the current Mac Anu...

Strategy

To get Kite to Aura in 10 turns, equip him with a ZOC Nullify item like Roaming Charm beforehand. Kite should have the Ap Do skill at this point. If not, use Ichiro's Cpt. Com: Wind or Flynn's Marching Orders skills to move everyone forward. A lot of monsters will appear if one of the groups make it to a certain point on the map, so be ready.

Party Members

Pair Units

• Kogoro & Mii
• Chun-Li & Morrigan
• Akira & Pai
• Frank & Hsien-Ko
• Reiji & Xiaomu
• Soma & Alisa A.
• Gemini & Erica
• Zephyr & Leanne
• Kite & BlackRose
• Ryu & Ken
• Ichiro & Sakura
• Dante & Demitri
• Haken & Kaguya
• Yuri & Estelle
• Kurt & Riela
• Jin & Xiaoyu
• Toma & Cyrille
• KOS-MOS & T-elos
• X & Zero
• Chris & Jill

Solo Units

• Bahn
• Tron & Servbots
• Vashyron
• Lindow
• Neneko
• Heihachi
• Sänger
• Valkyrie
• Flynn
• Devilotte
• Arthur
• Lady
• Batsu
• Imca
• Alisa B.
• Rikiya
• Bruno
• Ulala
• Saya
• Juri

Enemies

Image	Name	Lv.	Amount	HP	ATK	DEF	TEC	DEX	RNG	M-RNG	SP-RNG	MOVE	Block	Item Drops
	Sin Scissors	35	4	14376	301	278	135	136	3	0	0	5	Yes	Green Herb
	Hell Pride	36	2	17276	296	283	136	134	1	0	0	5	No	Green Herb
	Hell Wrath	36	2	11267	306	298	142	140	1	2	0	5	Yes	Ether Pack S
	Bloody Mari	36	5	15023	306	312	142	127	1	0	0	5	Yes	Green Herb
	Marionette (Purple)	35	5	15094	301	307	141	126	2	0	0	5	Yes	Restore Pill Cure Kit
	Red Arremer King	36	1	27041	321	312	136	147	2	4	0	6	Yes	Butterfly Bread
	Red Arremer	34	5	12006	281	273	123	138	1	0	0	6	No	Ether Pack S Restore Pill
	White Arremer	37	2	20622	326	302	132	144	1	0	0	6	Yes	Tiger Pancakes Mochi Balls Mage's Soul
	Red Arremer Ace	35	4	16532	301	293	130	139	2	0	0	6	No	Mochi Balls Restore Pill II
	Dark Stalker	34	6	14831	296	279	138	135	2	0	0	5	Yes	Restore Pill
	Dark Serpent	36	2	16525	306	298	142	140	2	0	0	5	Yes	Restore Pill

When there are 26 enemies left

Image	Name	Lv.	Amount	HP	ATK	DEF	TEC	DEX	RNG	M-RNG	SP-RNG	MOVE	Block	Item Drops
	Riemsianne	37	1	106891	306	302	168	137	3	5	3	6	Yes	Demonic Cape
	Succubus	35	6	16532	291	278	148	139	1	0	0	5	No	Panacea Bottle Restore Pill
	Master Medusa	35	6	16532	301	322	155	133	3	0	0	5	Yes	Ether Pack S Ether Pack M
	Astaroth	37	2	120515	322	323	164	124	4	5	5	6	Yes	First Aid Spray
	Yellow Morolian	35	3	13657	285	293	155	143	2	0	0	5	No	Ether Pack S
	Blue Morolian	35	3	13657	285	293	155	143	2	0	0	5	No	Panacea Bottle
	Purple Morolian	35	3	13657	285	293	155	143	2	0	0	5	No	Restore Pill
	Red Arremer King	36	1	27041	321	312	136	147	2	4	0	6	Yes	Butterfly Bread
	White Arremer	37	1	20622	326	302	132	144	1	0	0	6	Yes	Tiger Pancakes Mochi Balls Mage's Soul
	Red Arremer Ace	35	3	16532	301	293	130	139	2	0	0	6	No	Mochi Balls Restore Pill II
	Zombie (Purple)	34	6	11300	281	288	123	121	1	0	0	4	No	Restore Pill
	Jedah	37	1	115275	316	292	178	141	2	4	3	6	Yes	Blood Scythe

When one of the bottom units gets in front of the steps by the balcony

Image	Name	Lv.	Amount	HP	ATK	DEF	TEC	DEX	RNG	M-RNG	SP-RNG	MOVE	Block	Item Drops
	Shielder	35	2	96059	307	307	139	128	4	3	4	6	Yes	Apple Gel Mochi Balls

Items

• Gold Armor
• Omnipotent Soda
• Devil Star
• Golden Brown Pizza

Transcript

• Chapter 28: The Realm of Overlords (Transcript)

Trivia

• The stage is based on Astaroth's castle from Ghouls n' Ghosts.
• There being two Astaroths is a reference to how in the same level in Ghouls n' Ghosts, two Astaroths come out of those same two doors after defeating an Astaroth in a previous floor.
• The two Shielders by the balcony are also where they originally were in the game except there, it was only their heads held up by their arms on the castle wall. The area with the Astaroths opens up after beating the two Shielder heads in the original game.
• Every single boss here appears in Chapter 39. Even the two Astaroths and Shielders.