The Skull Principal ignored the student stifling laughter and approached Professor Voladi.

Unlike some professors, Voladi at least put in serious effort, so the Skull Principal couldn’t simply leave him in his disheartened state.

"Don’t be too upset, Professor Begrek."

"......"

However, it seemed the shock had hit Voladi harder than expected, and he remained silent.

The Skull Principal found himself at a loss.

Comforting wasn’t something he was accustomed to, and he wasn’t sure what to say. With other professors, promising to increase funding for their department might cheer them up instantly. But for Professor Begrek, who had no …