a bit of a shame, it seems like they've indirectly done a bit of a retcon on the strength of the destroyer and made people stronger than him or just as strong exist now, which didn't seem to be case in the edgy sword boy fight chapter.
but on the plus side, this means that mc has actual threats now, a reason to grow and a plot with more possible so I guess i'm fine with it.
especially as they didn't directly nerf him