James' expression changed instantly.
In fact, when Hansen had spoken up for him in that situation, he did feel the touch of "adversity reveals true friendship."
However, it was only after Frick Carter from his team reminded him that Hansen was being sarcastic that he realized it.
It was also Carter who reminded him to maintain the magnanimity of the Chosen One, which would put him on the moral high ground above Hansen.
Carter was his childhood friend and the smartest person in his team; the "decision" came from Carter's prompting, so he did everything exactly as Carter said.
During the warm-up, he had approached Hansen to test him and had thought for a while that Carter's plan was successful.
But now, it seemed like Hansen had been faking it all along.
This guy never intended to make it easy for him!
"No matter what, we will be opponents next season, and I'm looking forward to going head-to-head with you."