Bang! Bang-bang!
With three successive gunshots, two wild rabbits collapsed, prompting the guards and servants watching nearby to cheer loudly.
Those two prey animals had been brought down by Arthur and William. Peter's marksmanship was decent, but he was still somewhat helpless when facing fast-moving living targets like these.
Seeing Peter looking somewhat dejected, William comforted him. "You did very well, Peter. When I went hunting for the first time, I couldn't hit my prey either. As long as you practice diligently, I'm sure you'll be able to hit your own prey the next time you go hunting."
Hearing his brother's encouragement, Peter's mood improved somewhat, and he nodded heavily.
Looking at William, who had taken the initiative to comfort Peter, Arthur nodded in satisfaction and said happily, "Add another roast wild rabbit to lunch. You can split the other one among yourselves."
Neither of the two wild rabbits they had brought down was particularly large, but they were still far too much for Arthur's family to finish on their own.
Giving the prey to the servants and guards could win their loyalty. For Arthur, who placed great importance on public sentiment, this had already become the first thing he thought of.
After returning to the resting place with the two little ones, several chefs had nearly finished preparing a sumptuous lunch.
Seeing the little ones quietly eating their food, Arthur suddenly smiled and turned his gaze to Queen Dowager Marie. He asked, "The European Royal Family members who have contacted you over the past few years must have increased quite a bit, right?"
Queen Dowager Marie was stunned at first. Then, following Arthur's gaze toward William and Anna, she suddenly understood and nodded. With an equally radiant smile, she said, "There have indeed been quite a few more, Arthur.