In this chapter, we're introduced to a new character, the "King" of Snooker. The King is the most famous person in the world of snooker, and he's the most successful player in the history of the sport. He's also the most popular person in all of China, which means that he has a lot of influence over the whole of the country's professional and amateur players. The king is also a big fan of amateur players because they're less likely to be beaten by professional players than by amateurs. This is a big deal, because amateur players are less likely than professional players to make it to the top 16 of the world rankings, which is where the top professional players make it. So, the King says, it's important to remember that the winner of the tournament will be known only after the last ball of the game sinks. This means that if you're winning the tournament by playing beautifully, you won't win the tournament. If you play poorly, you'll lose the tournament, and that's a bad thing. So the King predicts that if he loses, he'll fall into his own trap.