Forgotten's fight with Rai was lengthy but seemed like a fleeting moment. The audience was mesmerized by their mastery and skills, but the main reason why they couldn't take their eyes off the battle was their fighting spirit.
It was not a trivial battle for resources but a confrontation between two ideologies. For the Ashens in Flaming Forest, this battle had a special meaning.
They all knew they had two paths, either fire or ash, which was one of several thousand to choose from. Most were of the opinion that the ash path was too risky and unnatural, yet some considered such to be true masters.
To meet an Ashen who renounced the flames and suppressed it was a rarity, so now they watched a unique battle. If Rai wins, they would forever be convinced that flame is the only right development, but if Forgotten prevails, there would be a change in their worldview.