Core Area (1)

Chris didn't stop and look for treasures anymore. If they happened to be in his path, he would pick them up. He hunted monsters that were in his path if the battle didn't take a lot of time or else he took the roundabout way.

He wanted to enter the Core Area as soon as possible before anyone entered the Inner Area. Even though he was taking a risk by deciding to go to the core area, it doesn't mean that he would avoid problems if there was a way.

Only in situations where there is no way out would he be willing to take the risk of facing the problems directly. If there are other ways, he would gladly take that option.

One may think that you are a coward for hiding instead of facing your enemies but what's the need to make enemies on purpose when it can be avoided? Fighting leads to the death of one or both, which may not even end with you but could affect everyone that you know.