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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><font size="5"> </font></span><font size="2"><span style="font-family: Times New Roman, Times, serif;"><font size="5">Here is the next part. In it we see a darker part of the empire. </font></span><br>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>For Bitt his training changed radically this
morning. This time when Bitt arrived on the training ground it was with his
entire <a name="_Hlk918517">contubernium</a>. And greeting them there was not
Sardius. Instead of the leopard it was Feriolius. The wolf stood stone still
and watched as they formed two ranks of four each. Bitt found himself in his
usual spot; second row, third from the left.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Feriolius walked over to the unit and
stopped in front of the fox. “Bitt,” he said calmly. “I’ve decided it’s time to
advance to training you to fight in a unit.”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Learning to fight as a unit meant standing
in the tight formation and using the discipline that was the hallmark of the
Legions. Learning to march in formation. Turning left, turning right, Deploying
from a marching formation which was a long rectangle to a long line to the
left, a long line to the right. Wheeling to the left, wheeling to the right.
Walking backwards slowly while keeping in formation.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>For the first day the centurion was there.
But after that the wolf only stopped by at intervals. Vinius took charge giving
orders like the leader he was.</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Bitt’s training progressed at a good pace
but it was mostly just repetition. Going through the same drills over and over
till it was second nature.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Some of Bitt’s training was more personal.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“I have some bad news for you,” Tossius commented.
“You’re short.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“I’ve noticed that before,” Bitt responded.
More than a little confused.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The two of them were in one of the small
training fields that were tucked into odd corners of the fortress.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“Some people will never look any deeper than
that,” the lion explained. “And that means trouble.<span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>You need to be able to fight when you have no
weapons. Vinius has asked me to give you some training. Make sure you can fight
the right way.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“You sound like Sardius,” Bitt responded.</span></div>
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take off your pugio and those 2 seax you always carry.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“First thing to remember,” the lion said. He
had stripped down and was like Bitt wearing only a tunic and loin cloth. “This
is not sport, for fun. There are no rules. The only rule is TO WIN!”</span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“First. Get a good, balanced stance,” he
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Bitt fussed around for a moment before
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"> </span></div>
<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“Never oppose a person directly in a test of
strength,” Tossius said calmly. “If they charge straight at you, sidestep them
or trip them up. Get them off balance and keep them that way. Use their own
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“And never forget the ultimate weakness all
males have,” the lion explained. “Kick him in the groin and he WILL go down.
And watch that your opponent doesn’t do it to you.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“What if I’m fighting a female?” Bitt asked.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>One evening they decided to visit the local
tavern and have a few drinks to relax and sooth away the pain from his ribs. He
didn’t know the local town yet so he followed Tossius. The feline led them out
the east gate and through the local streets.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>After a few minutes they came to an inn on
the left-hand side of the street. There was no sign over the door to the tavern,
just the image of a horse’s head painted in bright green.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Bitt turned to enter but was stopped by
Tossius’ hand on his arm.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“Not that one,” the lion said. “Ours is up
the street.” The lion started walking.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The fox refused to move. “Why not this one?”
He asked in a cold, calm tone that betrayed an anger.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“That one is for the prey species,” the lion
responded.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“It’s an inn,” Bitt snarls. “Who cares who’s
in it. We’re all legionnaires.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“No!” Tossius snarled angrily, baring his
teeth. “That one is for the Grass Eaters. Not us.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“They have their places and we have ours. We
don’t mix. Why can’t you understand that?” Vinius snapped.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The fox stood stone still and was silent for
a long moment. His fur was on end and there was a dangerous glare that told of
raw, seething anger. Bitt slowly shook his head. “No,” he said in cold, crisp
tones. “I do understand. I don’t agree with it. Never will.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The cheap wine was watered down and the good
wine was overpriced. The beer had an odd taste that Bitt didn’t like. But the
food was decent and there were plenty of friends to drink and gamble with.
Usually Bitt would be drinking and playing some game at one of the tables.
Tonight the fox was sitting in a corner alone slowly sipping some of the good
wine. Everyone was giving the vulpine a wide berth.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>Finally Tossius came over and sat down next
to Bitt.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>The fox was silent for a long moment. “It’s
wrong Tossius,” the fox said between sips of wine. “We have half two legions.
Not one whole one. And that is dangerous.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“It is how thing have always been,” the lion
said in sad tones.</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“That’s not an explanation,” the fox sipped
his wine. “It’s an excuse.”</span></div>
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<div class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom:0in;margin-bottom:.0001pt;line-height:normal"><span style="font-size:16.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="mso-spacerun:yes"> </span>“Regardless. You cannot change it.”</span></div>
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muttered darkly.</span></div>
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