The night deepened.
A team abandoned the two who had gone down to the river to catch fish.
Without discussing further, they quickly resolved their dinner with dry rations. The women were in charge of maintaining the campfire, while the men continued to build the shelter.
After two hours of relentless work, they hastily erected a rudimentary shelter, leaving the men physically and mentally exhausted.
The shelter consisted of two trees connected by wooden beams, with branches overhead providing a simple "bed" that offered some protection from wind and rain.
It was all prepared for the female soldiers.
The men divided into three pairs—taking turns to stand guard through the night.
Although the area seemed safe enough, they were not entirely at ease—there could be no absolute peace of mind. Furthermore, keeping the campfire alive was crucial, so the rotating night watch was considered the safest method.
Just past midnight, it was time for the two groups to switch.
