It would be far too simple if we only have to deal with oversized rodents.

[ he watches the battle with the rats with a glint of amusement in his one visible eye. it's rather entertaining to see him ward off the persistent rodents with his spear. since he seems to have a good handle on it, then assistance from him remains unneeded, which means he can at the very least focus on what's ahead of them. ]

We have been traveling for quite some time though, so unless we picked the wrong path, then we should be nearing it.