Military Training

Although Tierra had said that this Dark Magic practical class would have the young wizards handle and begin using firearms and ammunition, Sumarokov Roman's vehement opposition ultimately forced them to start with training in discipline and organization—

Commonly known as military training.

After all, according to Sumarokov Roman, the greatest danger in letting a group of underage young wizards handle weapons directly was not any enemies they might encounter in the future, but the companions holding the same weapons in their hands.

Although Sumarokov Roman had reached an employment agreement with Tierra and accepted Tierra's various conditions, he was, at heart, a professionally trained KGB agent. More deeply still, he was a Red soldier with firm convictions and principles—

Sumarokov Roman firmly opposed letting untrained children handle weapons.

Tierra could do nothing about Sumarokov Roman's insistence, especially when he put on the expression of a hero marching calmly to his death while voicing his objections.

"All right, all right." Tierra smiled and raised his hands in concession. "We'll train their discipline for these first few lessons. We can discuss live ammunition later."

Sumarokov Roman seemed to let out a breath of relief. Clearly, he had also endured considerable pressure during his confrontation with Tierra.

"But I have a suggestion," Tierra said.

"W-what suggestion?" Sumarokov Roman grew tense again.

"Hehe, don't be nervous, don't be nervous. Don't make me sound like Hitler or Stalin." Tierra said. "My suggestion is simple. These young wizards have been undisciplined all their lives. Let alone systematic military training, they have hardly taken any classes with even a little organization and discipline. The Quidditch players and members of Dumbledore's Army might be slightly better, but everyone else will probably find it very difficult to adapt to this kind of systematic military training in a short time."