AnWan
ahh my friend you aren't seeing the big picture, this level of friendship is not based on mere circumstances, remember when Michael was lost beneath the earth and was experiencing a terror for the first time when know one new whether he was alive or dead each and everyone of these people came know matter what there situations might have ben, without being asked they came to look for him including Ellen, when the chips are down, when the die is cast. they will back each other up when the time calls for it and so will Michael. you couldn't ask for a more solid foundation
Finally MC got an ability , let's if he can win ,there are chances he will win ,otherwise there is no point of being himself (MC) not get direct seat of tournament that will happen after two years! clearly plot is understandable, he had to fuse with inheritance so that he can face with other competitors and friends in competition going to held !! MC got only chance ,otherwise the story would be stretched I hope author won't do that