The news of the Prince's triumphant return quickly spread throughout the town.
In the morning, they were all talking about the murder case that had happened in the town.
When they heard that the Prince actually believed the words of that drunkard, they thought the Prince might really be crazy.
How could there be such large upright mice, and not only stealing, but also killing and even kidnapping a child.
The townspeople discussed it all morning, thinking someone must be in disguise.
They were waiting to laugh at the Prince.
But in less than half a day, the team returned with news of victory.
Such a large rat head, and they even brought back a prisoner, a white rat, many people saw it, they couldn't help but believe it.
After all, the town is so small, and most of them are family members of the knight soldiers.
Kana did not stop them from talking about their experiences.
So upon returning to the town, those soldiers and a few hunters began to boast.
In an era with almost no entertainment, today's experience with the Prince was enough for them to boast for a lifetime.
"Haha, you should have seen it, the forest was dark, traps everywhere.
The Prince noticed me at a glance, asked me to scout, and I caught the rat as soon as I entered the forest.
You know, I used to hunt in that forest often, it was like returning home."
George bragged in the small square to the townspeople.
An elderly hunter who had been with them walked by, glanced at George and quipped: "Almost got trapped at home?"
The townspeople immediately knew what was going on.
"Hahaha, turns out young George's home has prey."
"Maybe I should place traps at George's door tomorrow, might get a bite of meat."
"And then? Did you step into a trap?"
George, interrupted, looked helplessly at the hunter. Not only was his bragging interrupted, but his secret was revealed.
"Alright, I almost stepped into a trap, but I meant no harm, just wanted to scout. Who knew the mice were that clever.
Can you imagine? The mice dug traps, and they hid them well, very malicious traps.
Just a bit more, otherwise, you might have to call me Lame George or Dead George."
Truth be told, thinking back, George felt a bit scared.
A little kid looked at George and said curiously, "But you weren't hurt, and you don't even have the knights' armor."
"Hmm hmm." George suddenly felt a bit pleased.
"That's because the Prince saved me, he knew about the traps in the forest and knew how to avoid them.
He deliberately let the last mouse get away, so we followed it. This way we could avoid the traps, after all, the mice wouldn't step into their own traps."
Since he couldn't boast about himself, he boasted about the Prince. Being with the Prince meant he was also remarkable.
George thought to himself.
"So clever, worthy of a Prince."
George continued to brag, "And the Prince's archery is incredible, the best I've ever seen, even better than me.
In the forest, twenty or thirty meters away, such a big mouse, running fast, darting around.
The Prince took the bow from my hands, aimed, and shot right through the mouse's head.
Using this very bow, my bow!"
Saying this, George swung the bow he had slung over his shoulder a few times to show off.
Several children crowded over, wanting to touch it, but George drove them away. It was a treasure, couldn't let these kids ruin it. He needed to find a way to put this bow on display.
Moreover, he secretly pulled out the arrow that pierced the mouse's head and preserved it well.
Some of the soldiers who fought together also gathered to brag, and many people started chatting there.
Praising the Prince as wise and powerful, approachable, and very knowledgeable.
"To be honest, this is somewhat different from what I imagined," Rein said, looking at the crowd in the square from a distance.
Kecha nodded beside him, while Blake seemed in a bit of a daze, lost in thought.
"I thought the Fourth Prince was just an ordinary noble, didn't expect him to be so impressive."
The three were ordered by the Count to follow the Prince, ensuring his safety, and to prevent him from doing anything excessive in the town.
They had only occasionally heard some rumors about the Princes in the Royal Capital, without much impression of Kana.
Hearing the Count's command, they thought the Prince was some kind of noble dandy, which they had seen plenty of, even in the Count's domain.
But today's rat extermination in the forest completely changed their perception of this Fourth Prince.
Making them feel he was a truly nurtured and genuine noble.
...
In Kana's resting courtyard.
"Aunt Hina, please tidy up the empty room on the right for Miss Bobo to stay."
The woman referred to as Aunt Hina was very nervous, her eyes wandering, occasionally glancing at Bobo beside Kana's leg.
A large upright white rat, even if its appearance wasn't ugly, was too shocking for a woman living in a small town.
"No need to be nervous, she is a civilized Ratman."
Bobo also slightly bowed, "Good day, madam."
"You, you too, miss." Aunt Hina stammered, quickly excusing herself to tidy the room.
Bobo sighed helplessly.
Kana went into the hall, found a chair, and sat down, rubbing his brow.
Alyris also sat beside.
Kana looked at Bobo, "Now can we have a good chat?"
Bobo nodded and began, "Before I was captured, I was traveling on a merchant ship, documenting the customs and history of different places.
The last merchant ship I traveled on would pass through a kingdom called Safro, which is your country.
However, your country seems... cautious. Foreign merchants aren't allowed to freely leave the port cities, let alone for those of non-human races like us, who can't even disembark but must remain on the boat."
It was clear that when saying this, Bobo was somewhat resentful.
Having traveled to many regions and countries, this was the first time she encountered such an exclusionary country.