There are plenty of hostile rats, too.
This is the only ‘Sewer Rat’ that appears in the entire game.
If you think about it, this is the smartest creature in the game.
This is to preserve their own life, yes.
But there could also be something more divine at play.
They may die, yes.
The Oblivion Remake hasn’t been officially announced, but it’sheavily rumoured to be releasing next week.
Remember: always check which rat you’re slaying.