Author!! why did you nerf us

As Alex and Xander continued their journey, they knew that they had to be more careful than ever before. The battles they had fought and won had given them newfound confidence, but they also knew that their enemies would not take their defeats lying down.

They decided to take a different approach, using their intellect and strategy to overcome their opponents rather than just relying on their abilities. They began to analyze their opponents' weaknesses and find ways to exploit them.

One day, they stumbled upon an ancient temple that had been long abandoned. They sensed a powerful presence inside and knew that they had to investigate. As they explored the temple, they came across a group of shadowy figures that seemed to be guarding a powerful artifact.

The figures were quick and agile, and Alex and Xander knew that they had to be cautious. They drew upon their training and began to strategize, finding ways to use the environment to their advantage.

The fight was intense, with each side trading blows and trying to gain the upper hand. Alex and Xander relied on their wits and agility, dodging and weaving through their opponents' attacks and finding openings to strike back.

In the end, they emerged victorious, having outsmarted their opponents and seized the artifact. As they examined it, they realized that it was a powerful crystal that could amplify their abilities even further, by 10x.

But they also knew that they could not let their guard down. There were still powerful foes out there who would stop at nothing to defeat them.

Through their battles, Alex and Xander continued to grow stronger and more skilled, refining their techniques and developing new strategies. And with each victory, they gained more confidence and respect among themselves.

As they continued on their journey, Alex and Xander stumbled upon a strange portal that seemed to lead to another dimension. Curious, they stepped through, not realizing the horrors that awaited them on the other side.

As they emerged, they found themselves in a world consumed by malice and darkness. The air was thick with the stench of death, and the ground was littered with bones and decay. The voice of the dead echoed all around them, moaning and crying out in agony.

Alex and Xander were immediately filled with a sense of dread and foreboding. They knew that they had stumbled upon a place of great evil, and that they were not prepared for what lay ahead.

As they ventured deeper into the dimension, they came across a figure that was shrouded in darkness. It was a twisted, malformed creature, with glowing eyes that seemed to pierce through their souls.

The creature spoke, its voice a harsh whisper that sent shivers down their spines. "You should not have come here," it said. "This is a place of death and despair, and you have no place in it."

Alex and Xander stood their ground, determined to face whatever lay ahead. But as they prepared to fight, they realized that they were vastly outnumbered. Dozens of twisted creatures emerged from the shadows, each more grotesque and terrifying than the last.

The battle was intense and brutal. Alex and Xander fought with all their might but couldnt affect them. The creatures seemed to be everywhere, attacking from all sides and overwhelming them with sheer numbers.

In the end, they were forced to retreat, narrowly escaping with their lives. As they made their way back through the portal, they realized that they had underestimated the dangers that lay ahead. They knew that they would have to prepare themselves even further if they hoped to stand a chance against the darkness that awaited them.

The experience left a deep mark on both of them, and they were haunted by the memories of the twisted creatures and the voice of the dead. They knew that they could never let their guard down again, and that they had to be more cautious than ever before.