Unaware of Leon's promise, or perhaps simply unable to act directly, they resorted to postponing action, even if they knew of the promise but were helpless.
Facing the threat of "Welcome to Hell," and the promotional illustration of the Eighteenth Hell requiring heavy censorship, the originally solid alliance of kings supporting William broke in less than three minutes, completely raising the white flag.
After all, even if they sacrifice their interests or give up a significant portion of their sovereignty, their wealth and status remain intact, not affecting their lifestyle too much.
But if they anger the Food God, they might be thrown into the Eighteenth Hell after death, along with "Mr. W" from the brochure having an oil bath!
Particularly regarding resistance against the Food God, if successful, the entire profit class of the Kingdom would stand to gain, yet they personally would bear the anger and grudges of the Food God...
Why should they?
