End of the match

And, who in their right mind would willingly give up the available spot?

However, it became clear to many that they'd benefit more from cooperating with him than colliding against him. 

Well, it was inevitable for a faction to be created. After all, human beings are selfish creatures. And in the face of peril, they tend to care more about their benefit than the glory. 

But now that he had some ally by his side, it'd get much easier for him to operate. So, Hiro was all grateful for their change of heart. 

As the game progressed, he began to play more offensively than before. 

Even so, due to the ongoing clashes between the players, he couldn't generate many chances. He played as a pivot who connected his defense and offense. 

However, he couldn't display his full potential because of his teammate's uncooperative behavior.