In a quiet, yet somehow tense atmosphere where everyone watched the game carefully, the sudden slam on the board by Master Priasmoro really made everyone jump on the spot. It was fortunate that none of them had any heart disease, or they would have suffered a lot due to the shock triggered by the older man.
It was also lucky that the slam didn't really affect the board. It only shook some of the pieces slightly, while a few that were already off the board fell off the table. However, overall, except for catching all the audience off guard, Master Priasmoro's outburst didn't really change anything here. In fact, this only made his situation worse, as his mind was clouded by gloominess that came out of nowhere, and this would definitely affect his performance later.
