In the past, Corey had not had the thought of abandoning the Thirteenth Dawn because he saw no use in doing that.
Even when the system trial changed because of the words he said, he did not have the thought to leave behind the Thirteenth Dawn despite the dangers he could sense throughout the city.
However, the appearance of the system rule changed everything.
The system rule was something he could not fight, something he could not defeat no matter what.
And it was something that threatened his life.
Which was why he knew that he had to come to a decision.
Abandon the Thirteenth Dawn?
Or
Stick with them till the end and protect them?
Many would say that abandoning the Thirteenth Dawn was the wisest choice. Even Corey would say this.
Because abandoning them meant freedom.