All of them bidded already on one girl, and they all wanted to see their girl win. It happened as William expected, and yet the magnitude of this went way beyond what he initially thought.
The main reason behind this was the fever of bidding that spread across the entire continent. Many bet over girls as a source of fun at first. But when news about the forces standing behind each girl spread out, many joined in to have more fun.
It was interesting to take part in such a risky and close end challenge and bet. When William spread the new rules out, many more who were watching from the side decided to take part in this.
Masters loved adrenaline driven events, that was why they went outside and ventured the dangerous forests and places of the world. It was in their DNA, fighting and risking everything to enjoy such a feeling.