how is he/they a fool from waiting for someone stronger than them to be born? so he can lead them to conquer the world? yet as u say this about them waiting u want to/are soon will be there king?
I believe its stated That meruem was born 2 years before everyone In his generation. As for the other question, its mainly just Meruems belief that they are fools but what you Asked is also vaild. Them waiting is a smart decision.