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Inside the Roman camp at night, military life quietly unfolded. Legionaries gathered around small fires, cooking their daily rations — porridge, legumes, and salted pork. At the same time, they polished their armor, sharpened their blades, and tidied up their leather tents.

The night passed in strict order: four watches, each about three hours, in silence among the ramparts and watchtowers. Guards stood armed with spear and shield, carrying a secret password known only to those who belonged.

In that heavy stillness, only the crackle of fire and the clink of armor could be heard — and at the first light of dawn, the temporary fortress was dismantled, as the legion prepared for a new day’s march.

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