"Yes," Jeska paused, "there truly is no one."
The venue was as quiet as a deep pool.
Jeska continued, "Honestly speaking, our Paratu Army Academy is neither qualified to bear the name Paratu nor fit to be called an academy; it merely has a slight connection with the army.
"The Military Resolution Committee only gave us a signboard of the Paratu Army Academy, very little money, no teaching materials, the venue was just this piece of forest, and the teachers are all disabled like me.
"With such conditions, what kind of talent can be cultivated?
"Failing to secure more resources is a dereliction of my duty as principal; I am ashamed before you."
Saying this, Jeska released the podium, pushed away the helping hand of the service soldier, and took a shaky step forward, bowing towards the audience.
The venue was even quieter than before, the sound of breathing almost disappeared, leaving only the rustling of leaves.
